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One evening I trapped a critter in clear tape. I wasn't 100% sure what I'd found. I didn't want to alert the household, so I contacted the pest control company I used for my termite inspection when I purchased my first home. Initially during the consult, the rep didn't find anything suspicious around my bed or in the seams of the mattress or boxspring. That was good news but I wasn't letting her off that easily.
The 5 year old had complained of a funny feeling of something on her whenever she got into bed. She didn't have any signs of being bitten but I was still concerned.
Finally the rep said she couldn't detect any activity but that didn't mean nothing was lurking. I relented and showed her the critter I captured in between a piece of tape. Though it was tiny, she immediately confirmed my suspicions.
She told me she would want to spray everywhere and encapsulate the boxspring and mattress in every bedroom. I had just spent $50 to $100 getting protectors for my own bed and she was ready to have me throw it away.
She then asked me was there any other places she needed to check. I didn't have her check the child's room because I hadn't seen any evidence of activity and I was more curious about another location being ground zero for activity.
I rarely sit in the living room but at that time, I had sat a few times to watch a few minutes of Family Fued with my mom who travels to/fro treatment using medical transport and she enjoyed watching the game show in the living room.
It seemed like the few times I sat to watch the show, I would be itchy later. I asked her and the kiddo if they had any bug bites or felt itchy. They both said no emphatically. Since I experienced the itchiness and both of them don't have the sweat gland producing anything (or very little) l, I wanted to have a professional take a better look.
I picked up the first woven cushion and turned my cellphone flashlight on so I wouldn't miss anything tiny. Happily, I didn't see anything. The rep took a second look. I picked up the next cushion and I nearly threw the cushion in my mom's direction, but caught myself because I didn't want the little basketball team of critters going anywhere. I yelled, cussed, and convulsed. My mom asked what?! The rep even looked surprised and began scribbling something on her clipboard. After a couple more obscenities, shakes, and recoil, I apologized for my reaction and exclaimed, "I knew it!!"
I heard the rep mutter something, but my disgust returned... embarrassment crept in a little bit, along with a few dashes of anger. The rep told me I could call them back to schedule another visit to complete the estimate. I apologized again, rambled off some excuse for reaction, and told her no, let's get this going so I can know what I was dealing with.
After a few minutes of the rep shuffling through the paper on clipboard (reminded me of the team of incompetent looking men who stood in the very spot she was in just a couple of weeks prior, to give me a quote to remove the very sectional that had become public enemy #1).
The rep told me it would take $1500 to spray and zip up the bedding.
Pardon me?! What in the almost a mortgage payment are YOU talking about?!?!?!
She told me ordinarily they would offer customers the ability to pay the fee in installments, but that option ended two months before due to shady customers.
I told her I wasn't worried about paying the fee, just the cost seemed ridiculous 🙄 😒
I took her quote, business card, thanked her for her time. I knew I immediately wanted a second estimate. But, I wanted to do something in the meantime.
I jumped on Amazon and eventually came to this product. I liked the ratings and the customer feedback. If I ordered right away, I could get the product by end of next day... sweet!!
I refused to sleep in my bed and decided to sleep in the child's room. She was out of town and would be none the wiser. Well, well... much to my surprise, I kept feeling this weird feeling as if something kept whisping over my face. Imagine a feather being lightly tickled across your face. It was annoying. I don't recall if I woke up with any bites, but the feeling was enough for me to feel bad for the baby. I got back on Amazon and bought a bag for her boxspring and went to Ashley's furniture store online ans bought mattress in a box.
That day the spray arrived. I sprayed the child's room first. Then put the house on notice I was going to spray the second floor.
I saturated the sectional that was in prestine condition. I sprayed every nook and cranny. I took the second bottle and attacked my room. The spray has a sweet smell that is a bit overwhelming, so I recommend opening the windows for good ventilation. Use gloves if possible, I felt drips from the neck of the bottle.
I began seeing a few critters along the wall... like 3 over the course of a day. I guess they were trying to escape.
I spot sprayed once or twice more that same week. I waited to a week to get the sweet smell out the house. I began devising a plan to get the sectional out again. Finally I settled on just throwing it out with the bulk trash pickup. The duo I mentioned earlier were incompetent and their estimate prices made no sense. I had wanted them to clear out a media room too. I wasn't being 'cheap.' I'm just a very logical person.
Anywho, I knew I was going to replace the sectional and I had seen a brown (it actually was grey) sofa that would look nice in the space from big lots. Sometimes they sell the quality brands for a steal. This sofa was on sale for $900 no delivery. I just so happened to bump into this strapping 6' 8" man who had a huge truck and did sub contract work on the side. He agreed to move the sectional and move in my sofa and table I bought on the spot.
So long story short... its been years and rather than spend $1500, I bought this product and would recommend it to anyone and will actually buy a bottle or two to keep it handy for the future!!
Good luck y'all 💓
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PROOF Bed Bug & Dust Mite Killer
Why Proof?
Proof is a plant-based bed bug and dust mite spray that packs a punch – exterminates bugs at the source. The easy-to-use spray removes on contact and keeps exterminating for up to 2 weeks.
Extremely Effective
It’s more than just a mattress bed bug spray – it can be used on sofas, floorboards, furniture, carpets, cracks, and crevices to create a zone of protection. It’s the ultimate bed bug and dust mite treatment.
All-in-One Protection
Proof pairs the natural power of cold pressed neem oil with patented delivery technology which increases the performance and consistency of the active ingredient by delivering it directly to the target.
- Proof can be used to treat OR prevent bed bugs and dust mites.
- Use it in your bedroom, business or as a travel bed bug spray to ensure your space is safe.
- Proof is water-based and contains no synthetic chemicals, taking natural to the next level.
- Protect your family, home, and planet.
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1. Shake the Bottle & Spray All Affected Area Spray evenly on all surfaces in the affected room, including carpet, furniture, bedding, and upholstery. A 16 fl. oz. bottle should be enough for a 96 sqft. space or approximately 1 bedroom. Heat treat fabrics in the dryer on high heat, then wash. |
2. Leave on for 4 Hours For best results, close all doors, windows, and vents to let the product work for 4 hours. |
3. Air Out the Room It smells but it works! Proof continues to kill bed bugs and their eggs for up to 2 weeks. |
4. Wipe Down Surfaces Wipe down any hard surfaces that were sprayed and wash loose items that can be laundered. |
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| Price | Currently unavailable. | $18.99 | $58.99 | $6.27 | $21.99 | -13% $19.97 List: $22.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 |
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| Sold By | — | Enovations | PF Harris | Amazon.com | PF Harris | Amazon.com |
| liquid volume | 16 fluid ounces | 16 fluid ounces | 128 fluid ounces | — | — | 1 gallons |
| form | Spray | Oil | Liquid,Spray | Spray | Powder | Spray |
| weight | 1 pounds | 16 ounces | 1 pounds | 0.31 pounds | 4 pounds | — |
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Customer Review: Does not kill a lot of bed bugs.
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Proof Bed Bug Killer
The spray seems to have worked but the smell is pretty bad. Also, it's white instead of clear so it stains.We bought another bottle. It is very small. The ad makes it look large.I think we got them out w/2 bottles. We caught it from our former downstairs neighbor. He had them badly. He had to throw out his mattress & box spring. I think they're gone. I thought they were gone but there are still a few left.
