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Jeremy Bedford
Добавлен 30 янв 2019
I’m working on something really important and I need your help!
Are you a pest control business owner struggling with lack of expertise, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, or competition when implementing a bed bug treatment strategy utilizing heat and residual treatments? I am looking to interview people who fit this description to learn more about their challenges, frustrations, dreams, and goals. This is purely for research purposes to create something truly transformational.
Do you fit this description or know someone who does? Maybe a friend, family member, colleague, or someone in your network?
This research is crucial and any help is appreciated!
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Jeremy Bedford
Owner of Bay Area Bed Bug
Bayareabedbug.com
Are you a pest control business owner struggling with lack of expertise, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, or competition when implementing a bed bug treatment strategy utilizing heat and residual treatments? I am looking to interview people who fit this description to learn more about their challenges, frustrations, dreams, and goals. This is purely for research purposes to create something truly transformational.
Do you fit this description or know someone who does? Maybe a friend, family member, colleague, or someone in your network?
This research is crucial and any help is appreciated!
If you know someone who fits this description, please share this channel with them or send them the below Calendly link to book
book an interview with me directly at calendly.com/jeremy-2pwn/discovery-call
Jeremy Bedford
Owner of Bay Area Bed Bug
Bayareabedbug.com
Two marketing tips to increase organic traffic for your bed bug company
Hey all In this video I Go over two changes I've made to my business that help my organic reach.
To summarize I move my office location on my Google business profile closer to the area that I serve. I also made this adjustment on the local service ads that way I'll show up more relevantly to customers in my area that I service frequently.
I found that Google likes to show businesses that are more immediate to the area and my prior listing was about 60 miles from my general service area. After the video if you have any questions or comments please leave them below.
Happy to respond! Thanks all and have a great day!
To summarize I move my office location on my Google business profile closer to the area that I serve. I also made this adjustment on the local service ads that way I'll show up more relevantly to customers in my area that I service frequently.
I found that Google likes to show businesses that are more immediate to the area and my prior listing was about 60 miles from my general service area. After the video if you have any questions or comments please leave them below.
Happy to respond! Thanks all and have a great day!
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Bed Bug Extermination: 2 Game-Changing Marketing Strategies That Skyrocketed My Business!
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Welcome to Bay Area Bed Bug! 🛌🐜 In this video, I'm excited to share with you two groundbreaking marketing changes that completely transformed my bed bug extermination business. 🚀 🎯 1. Google Local Service Ads (LSAs): Discover the power of leveraging Google's Local Service Ads to reach potential customers in the Bay Area. I'll walk you through the benefits of this highly effective advertising pl...
3 recent bed bug business updates
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In this video I go over the three changes I've implemented into my business. Adding some basic systems, some accountability, and enhance the customer journey. I'll continue to work on other aspects of the business would love to hear if you have any input!
Fire sprinklers for bed bug heat treatments
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Quick video showing the way I modified a faucet cover to work as a fire sprinkler cover during bed bug heat treatments. I'll link below what I used but if the seller runs out of the item copy and paste the description in Google and I'm sure something will pop up. VIHOSE 6 Pcs Outdoor Faucet Covers Spigot Cover for Winter Large Size 7.5 x 6.3 x 5.12 Inch Plastic Faucet Covers for Freeze Protecti...
How I increased my bug sale closing rate
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Quick video before I do a couple of follow up inspection and sprays. Today I'm talking about the basics of how I sell our bed bug services to customers. Pretty simplistic and more old school than anything but thought it was a good topic to bring up! Let me know down below if there's any other tips and tricks you could give or how you might implement strategies differently
New hire update! And yes probably exactly what you think
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Giving a roughly 25-day update on the video that was just posted. Still by far my best hire was having somebody else help to answer the phones. After I learned that that was one of the number one metrics as to why businesses lose out on money or through advertising dollars away by missing the call even though you might return it in a few minutes. This definitely applies to all service businesse...
My best hire! Probably not what you think
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Spoiler alert, it was hiring an admin. The benefits I gained in one short month by just having somebody be able to answer the phone when I could not made such a major difference in my day-to-day and my customer experience. I look forward to seeing future results with this change!
5th Bed bug heat treatment using the sleep tight 800
Просмотров 425Год назад
I have to say I am very impressed with these little machines. Very efficient with little propane use, very safe and evenly distributed heat. Feels like it cooks more deeply than our green tech forced air heater. Ideally having three or four of these in a van and having a manifold to distribute fuel would be the ultimate setup. Ideally you can do things on third floor without an elevator no prob...
First job using the sleep tight 800 bed bug heater!
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Quick video of my first time using the sleep tight 800 bedbug heater from ThermoFlow technologies. First glance I am really impressed that the machine performed flawlessly without any hiccups. Not once that the machine shut off or falter in any way. It took about 1 hour from turning it on to getting over 120° throughout the apartment area in about a 450 ft² space. There were plaster walls so th...
I Got a new bed bug heater!!!
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I purchased 2 sleep tight 800 from Dave walters at thermal flow technologies. They are hands down the best when it comes to being kept informed about shipping changes and overall have a great vibe! I look forward to trying these machines out in the real world tomorrow and will update with results in the next few weeks as I get to try them out in certain scenarios. Thanks again for watching!
Can you make money running a bed bug business?
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Today I'm talking about if it's possible to make money killing bed bugs. I can tell you it definitely surprised me when I found out the potential of running a business that specializes in killing bed bugs. I used to work for BMW as a service advisor and as a store manager for Firestone complete Auto Care. I thought I was on top of the world making as much money as you can make as an employee. I...
Three reasons why I enjoy getting up in the morning to kill bed bugs
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Just made a quick video on my way home from a treatment. Sometimes you get reminded of the reason why you do these type of jobs and how they compare to other jobs that I've worked. Bed bugs really is like nothing else I've ever dealt with in regards to customer interaction and appreciation. Everyday I'm grateful to be able to get up and help somebody out to rid their home of bed bugs. I can't s...
a day in the life of Bed Bug heat treatment tech ** vlog day
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I decided to make a quick video on the typical day of a heat treatment when I'm solo. lots of waiting around letting the temperature rise and letting the fans do most of the labor. In short I mention about checking my inventory and reordering as needed, as well as taking customer phone calls and sending estimates. Also a great time to catch up on emails In short just another day helping a famil...
Bed bug treatment using Aprehend on a bed frame
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Bed bug treatment using Aprehend on a bed frame
4 common misconceptions about BED BUGS and their control
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4 common misconceptions about BED BUGS and their control
Aprehend Bed Bug Treatment PROS and CONS
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Aprehend Bed Bug Treatment PROS and CONS
PROS and CONS of a bed bug heat treatment
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PROS and CONS of a bed bug heat treatment
How to stock a bed bug heat treatment van and why
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How to stock a bed bug heat treatment van and why
How much does it cost to start a bed bug heat treatment company?!
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How much does it cost to start a bed bug heat treatment company?!
Bed bugs dying at 135 degree temperature
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Bed bugs dying at 135 degree temperature
Is it better to wait for fall to order it? I am afraid that fungi will not survive the heat during the delivery to my apartments.
we have the same worries. this year we will be ordering a bulk in the winter season and early spring. it has about a 10 month shelf life is the only thing to consider
We use Aprehend for "preventative measures," the treatment is sprayed on the baseboards of our apartments every three months. Curious if you think this is the best approach? The tenants need to be out of their apartment for 4 hours after. Wondering if volcanoes would be better just for monitoring?
Wow your tenants are so lucky that you actually treat for pests. The landlord for my apartment complex does zero pest control/prevention. And now, here I am, with bed bugs. In a building with 11 other apartments. So I doubt any treatment course I take is going to permanently rid my home of them. Oh and another plus, I'm 35 weeks pregnant so this is just perfect timing (': I am considering moving into a small house so at least, even though the bugs will come with me, I'll be able to properly treat my home for them. Without another tenant giving them back to me every time I try.
Great video, thank you very much , note to self(nts) watched 00:01
Hi thank you for the information, I'm in an apt and have been sprayed ×2 with an apprehend treatment. They are so bad right now it will be 2weeks since it was done, I'm wondering when I will notice a change?
Hi! The first 2-6 weeks is the brunt of the activity from bed bugs from our experience. No fast knock down with aprehend unfortunately but if applied in the right areas and the apt is prepped accordingly to Aprehend instructions it works great
Even tho that stuff won’t kill a bedbug at all it will kill a human . You should get a respirator. Stuff made me sick
If you Read the label (which is law) you won't have a problem
It’s good to remember that aprehend does not work. It simply does not kill bedbugs at all.
Sorry to hear it did not work for you. The 1000s of customers our business has served would disagree with you unfortunately . It must be applied properly for it to be effective. We have done places with 10 year infestations that we have been able to give them back there peace at night when they sleep.
@@Jeremys_Bed_Bug_HQ I am concerned about the heat. I spoke with an entomologist who said that it is hard to get it to the customer without exposing to high heat. Is there a way to ensure that it isnt in high heat?
@@alexandrabrown443 during summer months it is difficult to be sure it isnt exposed during shipping. i have not had a bad batch yet (that i am aware of) over the couple hundred bottles we have used
Aprehend is worthless
When it's not applied correctly yes you are correct
Hello Jeremy ! And Thank you, for all informations you’ve shared with us! Please kindly, can you make a video about how to efficiently treat a personal car, infested with bed bugs! Thank you!
Hi there! ill definitely work on that, we don't see this often unless someone is actively living in the vehicle. i know there is a guy out there that uses crossfire and has some videos online that may help more in the mean time.
I own a bed bug heat treatment company in Toronto and I use the same heaters. I’ve never seen anyone use the ducting with the sleep tight heaters and I’m amazed how the bedrooms are that hot without a heater in the room. I’m definitely going to try this out. Thanks for your videos you have a lot of good ideas.
Also wondering what ducting do you use and how do you clip the ducting to the fan?
this is the ducting, the same one that i used to use on the delta 175. i then get 2 inch spring clamps from home depot ~ $.99 a piece to hold it to the machine. we now added an ink bird to control the temp better and attach one of the 12 inch ducts to the axiel fan so it stops ready so high on larger areas ecoforceheatsystems.com/ecoforce-heat-systems/ols/products/18mylar-duct/v/12-MYL-DCT-12-MYL
Hey Jeremy I am starting a bed bug business near Philadelphia. Any chance you could send me that video you mentioned at the end of the video you send to clients after a service? I like that idea and want to make a video like that too.
hey Jeremy question: warrantys, you talk about 60 days. Bedbugs are not born in ppls properties, therefore if client brings the problem back to his property do you still cover it?. changing clients habits are the hardest thing to do plus what about apartments, do you still give 6 month Warranty?
i do offer a 6 month warranty on most unit, including apartments. They do have to have an inspection of all adjacent units to ensure the neighbors do not already have them and travel back and forth to the unit.
A 6 month guarantee Is nothing lol
this is 3 times the industry standard for a bed bug warranty. we offer up to a lifetime warranty as well
6 month guarantee is great! Most places do 30 days then you pay them again for the reinfestaion.
@@JasonB-b4d my company does 1 year
Jeremy why do you think Aprehend did not work for me a year ago? Now i started to see fecal matter on the bed encasements and rashes and bites never stop?
We've had pretty great success with aprehend. I made a video going over the do's and don'ts of an aprehend treatment sometimes our customers have gotten mixed up with applying chemicals or sprays on their furniture which can disrupt the aprehend as it is very sensitive. Otherwise there are certain furnishings that can be difficult to treat such as captain beds that have drawers built in just because there's so many spots for the bugs to hide, and also with large couches that have built-in features there are a lot of nooks and crannies the bugs can hide into. Some of these customers we recommend a heat treatment just to be able to get the furniture treated without having to throw away
…. Cuz it’s totally ineffective. Businesses say they had this or that percentage of ppl not call back and complain but the reality is that they are just too bizy and looking for another solution . Most sprays don’t do anything at all.
Jeremy, ..."And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statues, I will put NONE of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the Lord that health thee." - Exodus 15:26 I know of not one person on the earth these days that actually BELIEVES THIS at all. / I Cor. 15:33-34; Dan. 12:10!! Amen.
P.S. ...Also young man, with all that TIME during your heat treatment applications: you could be READING: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Amos, Zephaniah, Nahum, Jonah, Zechariah, Malachi, ...Romans through Revelation, ALL 150 characters of Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes!! ( King James Bible ONLY! ) ...IF you do: read it aloud yourself, DO NOT lazily listen to an App. That's simply NOTHING but the FLESH! ( John 6:63; 8:31-32; Psalm 26:1-12; 12:1-8; Prov. 8:1-36 ) ...unlike many, having the TIME to read God's holy written word, could never be an excuse. ) Amen.
Well young man, after coming across aprehend ( which I'm wanting to use in my car ) I found your videos. I was renting a room in a bedbuged house ( 10 rooms rented ) in So Cal., for 4 years ). Now, living in my car and still killing them one at a time! ( patiently ) ...and I've considered starting a bedbug service. Though I'm also aware this would be a costly proposition. But getting them out of my vehicle would be enough for me. ...As I continue SEEKING the Lord's grace, and his will, having READ God's holy written word ( King James Bible ONLY! ) for 43 years now ( humbly speaking: Isa. 57:15; 66:1-2; Dan. 10:21; 12:3, 10 ) since July 4th 1980, age 21. ...So, I hope you READ: Ezekiel 2:1-3:27; 14:1-23; !!18:1-32!! and 33:1-33 ( these things are NEVER to be SOLD: Matt. 10:8; I Cor. 9:18; II Cor. 11:7; Isa. 55:1-10; Prov. 23:23; Luke 6:20-23; -vs- I Tim. 6:3-10; II Peter 2:1-22; Luke 6:24-26; Jer. 5:1-31; 6:13-14; 8:10-11; Dan. 11:14; II Cor. 11:3-4, 13-15; Rom. 16:17-18; II John 9-11 ...Pardon me, because, I could type on and on / Col. 3:16; I Tim. 4:13-16; Psalm 1:1-6; 19:1-14; and 119:1-176; Prov. 4:18-27; Job 28:28 ) ...Finally, don't let these scriptures be overlooked: Matthew 24:1-25:46; II Thess. 2:1-12; Rev. 13:1-18; ...II Cor. 5:10-11; Rev. 20:11-15 ...these are the LAST DAYS, and TIME IS running out VERY QUICKLY!! ...Amen.
Bullshit you should have a guarantee! That is an asinine thing to do as someone who’s been killing bed bugs for 16 years. You can offer a 30 day warranty but thats it. No way in hell am i offering anything more than that with the people ive seen and dealt with. Id be doing free work all the time. Most professional pest companies learned this the hard way 15 years ago when they had to do free work because of reintroduction.
To an extent I can agree, it's next to impossible to guarantee anything in pest control. Specifically bed bugs which are introduced pest. However as long as a customer prepares in accordance to the preparation instructions I have no problem with a guarantee. Where i run into issues is underprepared or completely non-prepared units. These stipulations I'll mention on the first treatment that I can't guarantee if conditions remain the same. If they do prepare better the second time to where I can guarantee it I'll do so. Transparency is key in our industry and I never want to make anyone feel bait and switched so I always outline all the warranty/guarantee information within the contract.
Apprehends label sucks. Thats why i never bothered with it in my business
It's very vague, overall a good product that I've added to the business about a year and a half ago now. Great alternative for the customer that can't afford the heat
How long did it take to go from ambient. I'm guessing 70*ish degree to 140*F?
in this unit it was roughly 500 sqft give or take and it took about 1 hour - 1.5 hours to get up to lethal temps (120ish) and about 2 hours for a solid cook of 130+ everywhere
@@Jeremys_Bed_Bug_HQ Is this with just the silent800 or with electric heaters as well? Also, Of all the methods of treatment, would you say electric is the most effective? High % of result?
Hey Jeremy, my name is Chris I own State standard pest control, Lexington Kentucky. We specialize in bedbugs and termites. I had worked with Dr. Michael Potter from the University Kentucky’s entomology department to build a system that we use for the better part of a decade so when apprehend came out I included it in with the 2 step Treatment Plan that we offer. we use a steam sterilization process along with other products, and the apprehend has made it so we have not had to do one retreat in over a year. Like you mentioned, it does have a bit of drawbacks in the amount of time but if you inform your customers like we do that, your infestation did not happen overnight, and it will not go away overnight. It can take several weeks to achieve elimination most people are OK with that especially knowing that we offer a six month warranty. We’ve done 1000’s of bedbug treatments with apprehend we probably done about 800 over the last year You can check our References online. This video was well done. I will share it with some of our people if you ever want to compare notes on bedbug Treatment just reply back to this or look up my contact
If you have them. Throw the furniture. Its very difficult to get rid of them
How safe is apprehend for humans and pets? What exactly is it?
very
Hi! What type & size of ducting you use. Please share any link to order.
Jeremy great video. From experiencing bedbugs in my rental property I found it so strange how different exterminators have different approaches. Some exterminator required a live or dead bedbug to even treat due to the regulations, while many didn't care if we saw one or not. Some exterminators required extensive cleaning and clearing of closets. Some exterminators didn't. I'm getting my proprety treated this coming Wednesday and I'm hoping for results. Overall, I think it is God's work you do getting rid of these creatures.
hey do you really sell your aprehend treatments for 1500$ i usually charge between 1000$-1200$ for a 3 month guarantee and i rarely dont get the job done but honestly i dont think many people are whiling to pay 1500$ from my experience (canada)
Good video, you forgot today apprehend should not be applied to carpets. It won't work. If areas of a carpet need to be treated, lay tape down and spray on the tape.
I haven't thought about doing that i have been applying directly to the baseboard. thats a great tip!
@@Jeremys_Bed_Bug_HQyour welcome. I've been researching the product recently since my company is all in with using this product.
It does not work . Carpet or no . Was a bad idea. Failed in the 50s and today
How do you keep them from getting on you personally and bringing them home to your family
I've been hearing about alot of local people around me spending tons of money on different kinds of treatments for bed bugs so I have been thinking about starting a heat treat business. I currently make a little over 100k per year at my job do you think I could make that much per year with just me working?
a company is coming in the next few days t otreat my small bach suit unfortunately I have a closest full of stuff tha tI cannot move I havbe been spraying a oprtho Bedbug which has diatomaceiopus earth along the base boards adn closet I wI sleep on a matress on the floor so it can be a little brutal Ithink over the past 2 months I averaged 3 hours a night sleep some of it is Psychol;ogical a hair will move on me and Iam waking up from a half sleep stay feeling arounfd for a bug , it took week to get the manager oif this building to fuinallyu get a company top come in the n Ifound out tha tthjis building hads had over the last few month 7-8 suits wit hbed bugs and on thje day they are coming in they will be also doing 3 other places as well my matress cover is spotted allot with blood spots ferom me squichign these littl irratating bugs . I am afraid to go to m,y mothers place just incase Ihav eone catching a ride plus I work in my car so I wonder if tha thas them also ugg . whebn I first spotted them onthe foam Ipaniced through out all the close in the closest because I noticed a couple on them throufgh out tha tfoam wahed everythiunbg I could find lol I am hoping that these people can get rid of these bugs soon becasue I my sanity level is alomost at its peak
Even though heat is killing them I think it's still impossible to get them out of the furniture once they're in there you can't get them out
Hey Jeremy, am I able to vacuum carpets/baseboards after aprehend has been applied?
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Does Aprehend stain or leave a visible film? Is it safe to use on a leather sectional recliner being you're in constant contact with the surface? Have you had any customers have any type of reaction to this product? Can I use a pesticide type tank sprayer to spray this? Sorry, so many questions.
You don't spray the chemical on surfaces where your body touch. You spray behind and under cushions, the back side of the chair or couch, the legs, it doesn't stain but it is advised you apply a small portion to an area normally not seen to test. You can not use a regular sprayer. Companies get a special sprayer and training on how to apply. Another reason only people with a license should apply it.
@ggatzjr4755 Very detailed info and definitely makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to set me straight. Appreciate you.
This does leave a white residue on some materials that washes off. It only can be applied in a airbrush device specifically calibrated for Aprehend. Don't waist it spraying out of a tank!
@Naturzone1 Thanks for the heads up. Appreciate your response.
I've watched all your videos. Truely appreciate all the good info you're providing. How would you treat an adjustable bed frame? Broadcast spray all-over? What are your thoughts on Crossfire vs Aprehend? Saw your video showing an infested couch. How would you treat a leather sectional recliner?
Adjustable beds are a little more difficult to treat. What I typically do is flip them over on their side and lean them up against something. Then I'll treat pretty much every crack and crevice on the underside with aprehend. Couches are very difficult because you're not allowed to apply material that can come in contact with direct skin. And on leather it can discolor from what I've seen. Crossfire aerosol is good for couches or if it's extremely heavy infestation I'll recommend the customer do a heat treatment for a faster knockdown.
Thanks for the video!
Do you turn off the gas in the house when the heater is inside
Just bring back DDT! Rachel Carson was a charlatan!
Sure, let's bring back Thalidomide as well! Your 2 headed baby will love you for it!
@@AudiophileTubes Thalidomide is a safe drug if you are not pregnant. It works, just not for females who are or may become pregnant. Sanjosemike (no longer in CA) Retired surgeon
DDT was not the magic bullet everybody thinks. And not the catalyst for increasing Bed Bug population.
@@PhoenixPestControlTN Tell us more about why there is a global epidemic of bed bug infestations. What was the cause of bb proliferation if not the loss of DDT as a tool?
@@bythebayou5351 DDT was banned in 1972. The increased incidence of BB in Western countries is much more recent.
There extremely hard to completely get rid of and the amount of money it takes to completely get rid of this is insane
In short, bed bugs suck 😂
@@Jeremys_Bed_Bug_HQ yes they do 😂
Would you be able to spray Aprehend on all those folds in you pulled back? How do you keep from infesting your car and house after these jobs?
@camisf78 Most likeley simple preventative measures. If i ran a bed bug service, I'd probably have uniforms. a locker room with a shower at the shop so technicians could get back put there uniform in the bag to be cleaned and then shower and change into there own uncontaminated clothing. Also heat treatments expensive diatomaceous earth is alot cheaper and still effective.
Makes me want to do those preventative measures on the daily.
How hot
Jeremy presented a good discussion of Aprehend. However, we had a heat treatment that was not successful. I am still getting bitten after spending 3014 dollars. It did not work. I have had the company out and they "insist" I find live (or dead bugs) in order to do anything more. They insist there are none, but I am still getting bitten every night. Aprehend is the only thing I have left. I am praying it works. Jeremy is correct about the fact that YOU HAVE TO BE THEIR BAIT. This means you must allow yourself to get bitten every night. However, when you DO, you know they are picking up the spores which feels really GOOD! I am into my 4th Aprehend day today. IF YOU CANNOT TOLERATE BEING BITTEN AS THE BAIT FOR APREHEND, IT IS NOT FOR YOU. Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)
100% Mike! another thing to consider if you haven't seen any live bugs you could also be potentially dealing with mites or another biting insect. I have done quite a few treatments where there were multiple insect issues going on. for mites they're usually introduced from rodents or wildlife in the area and are pretty common but not well spoken about like bed bugs. Just my two cents, either way I hope the bites will stop for you soon!
@@Jeremys_Bed_Bug_HQ We live in the desert. However, our landscape is watered 3 times/week. There are thousands of birds, and yes rodents where we live. Our desert is truly a living desert. Plus, we had a huge remodel done and need our vents cleaned which we are doing on Monday. Your post is very meaningful and logical. Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)
Could you give us an update. I hope you’re BB free. Did the Aprehend work?
@@hplifestylelessonsandfun9131 Thanks sincerely for your question. Out of fairness, I owe you both an apology and an answer: When I first "encountered" bed bugs, I could see what appear to be bite marks on my legs, arms and hands. We had little bugs around the bed, but never on the mattress. After months of treating them, I went to a dermatologist who pointed out that I had eczema and (possibly) also Schamberg's disease, which looks very much like bed bug bites. I sent samples of the "bed bugs" to our state entomologist, who examined them (for free) and told me they were darkling beetles (which never bite humans). I never actually ever encountered a REAL bed bug, even though I paid 3000 dollars for the treatment. I am a retired doctor. I have nobody to blame but myself. But they looked VERY much like bedbug bites, even though they never itched. If there is a lesson here: Go to a dermatologist and make sure you don't have eczema. Consequently, I owe you and apology. I never actually had bed bugs. All told, I spend about 4,000 dollars on phantom bed bugs. Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)
@@sanjosemike3137 I’m glad you’re done with the trauma of thinking you had bed bugs. I’m sure we have them. UGG! God bless you
i'm looking to also switch to aprehend. using crossfire mainly now. i hear it is low prep. are there any other info on application process?
You have to have a "heart to heart" talk with your customers. You need to tell them up front that they will have to be the "bait" for about 2-4 weeks. Unless they are able to handle this, Aprehend is not for them. However, heat treatments don't always work. Mine didn't, even though it cost me over 3000 dollars. Thank God I can afford this. Millions of people cannot. You can still vacuum up thousands of BB's and therefore reduce the infestation before you lay down the Aprehend. That will reduce a lot of the trauma. If you have seriously infested mattresses, you need to consider throwing them out, or encasing them immediately. I don't mean to tell you your business. But I have a LOT of experience, Respectfully, Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)
This is exactly the best way to present it to a customer. My pitch is if you want them gone right away (or at least fastest results) he treatment with a chemical application is the best. But if you do have patience and knowing that bites will occur and that you will potentially see bed bugs ( depending on infestation size) aprehend is a more affordable and less impact to the home approach.
You can use crossfire and apprehend together. Let's say like crossfire on the bed frame but apprehend on the box spring. The talk is needed but since usually a customer is out of the dwelling during service. I treat everywhere the customer may think is a safe location to sleep. Your doing a barrier spray around the bed and at the baseboards anyway so yes you can tell the customer to be bait but they might not like that idea. Hit everything and remember your not treating surfaces commonly being contacted by the body.
Stick with the crossfire . As not great as it is it is still way better and half the cost , im going back to crossfire
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We're about to start using this at my company soon. This is a very informative video thank you
Wow, what was the air temperature when this video was made? Just wondering if they ever move that fast under normal room temp or if it was because it was elevated..
this was an aprehend only treatment unfortunetly. will likely take 2-3 sprays to really kill them off
Why do i do this to myself??? I will be feeling creepy things crawling all over me all day😰😱
I didn’t know you could put heated air directly into a fan like that. Could you direct the end of a duct directly into a fan, or would that be too much heat and cause the plastic to get soft? Also, do you measure the temp of the air coming out of the duct?
I feel something crawling on me and look there is nothing there but I'm getting multiple bites in same area with big irritated itchy bites. Nothing on my bed and I don't have a bed frame.... Plz help
How long have the bites been going on for? Few days? Weeks? Months? And are there a few bites or 10-20+ at a time?
Good to see a new video from you.
Hey Jeremy I’ve watched all the videos on RUclips about commercial heat treating for bed bugs and I haven’t seen anyone use my idea that would be a small tweak to the usual heat duct and fan placement. It would let you uniformly heat the whole place up faster and would cut no telling how much time off every job. Could I shoot you an email about my idea?