Absolutely, we understand the urgency of your situation. Bed bugs cannot survive being submerged in water for an extended period. They are not strong swimmers and can float on the surface of water due to their small size and light weight. If bed bugs are submerged, they will be unable to resurface and will die shortly after, especially in hot water. However, it's essential to note that bed bugs can survive longer when submerged in cool water, and their eggs can survive being submerged for up to 24 hours.

Laundry detergent plays a crucial role in killing bed bugs by breaking down their exoskeleton. The detergent is toxic to bed bugs when ingested in large amounts. To ensure the elimination of bed bugs, washing clothes and linens with hot water and detergent is recommended. Running clothes through a hot dryer setting for 30 minutes can also help ensure the elimination of any surviving bugs.

However, washing clothes and linens with hot water and detergent may not completely eliminate a bed bug infestation, as they can hide in various places. A comprehensive strategy that includes vacuuming, steam cleaning, and professional extermination may be necessary to fully eradicate an infestation.

Submerging bed bugs in water with laundry detergent can be an effective method to eliminate them, especially when combined with other strategies. It's essential to act quickly and thoroughly to prevent the infestation from spreading further. Remember, a comprehensive approach is the key to a successful outcome.

Bed bugs have developed a resistance to pyrethroids, which are the active ingredients in most foggers. This resistance reduces the effectiveness of foggers in eliminating bed bugs and their eggs.

Foggers create a mist that fills a room, but their brief exposure time and low concentration of pyrethrins and/or pyrethroids often aren't enough to kill bed bugs hiding in cracks and crevices.

A study by Ohio State University tested three over-the-counter foggers and found them ineffective against field-collected bed bug populations. The brief exposure times and low concentrations of pyrethrins and/or pyrethroids provided by these foggers had little impact on modern-day bed bugs.

Given these findings, alternative methods for bed bug control are recommended. Professional pest control services have access to stronger pesticides and can target specific areas where bed bugs hide. Proper sanitation and prevention measures can also help prevent bed bug infestations.

In short, bed bug resistance to pyrethroids makes foggers less effective in killing bed bugs and their eggs. Alternative methods like professional pest control services are more effective for bed bug control.

Foggers work by releasing a pesticide in the form of a fog or mist into the air. The fog drifts on the air and slowly sinks to the floor, covering a wide area. These foggers typically use synthetic pyrethroids such as permethrin, which are known to be effective against bed bugs. However, many strains of bed bugs have developed immunity to these pesticides, making the foggers less effective.

Why might foggers fail to eliminate bed bugs?

One reason is that bed bugs often hide in hard-to-reach places known as harborages. Harborages are typically dark and out-of-the-way places such as mattress seams, baseboards, furniture cracks, carpet, and behind outlet covers. Bed bug bombs can only kill bed bugs that are out in the open when the fog is released, which is usually a small proportion of the population. Most bed bugs and their eggs will be hidden in places where the fogger cannot reach them.

Another reason is that foggers can cause bed bugs to scatter and find their way into other areas, making treatment more difficult. This scattering effect is especially problematic in multi-unit buildings where bed bugs can easily recolonize other units when the fog wears off. Research has shown that foggers have little impact on bed bugs due to brief exposure times, low concentrations of pyrethroids, and lack of residual activity.

In summary, while foggers may provide some temporary relief, they are not a long-term solution to a bed bug infestation. Professional help from pest control companies is recommended for more effective and targeted treatments. Do-it-yourself control options require diligence, patience, and hard work, but they are not as effective as professional treatments.

Yes, a fogger can kill bed bugs and their eggs, but it's not an instant process. The effectiveness of a fogger depends on several factors, including the type of pesticide used, the size of the infestation, and the hiding spots of the bed bugs. Bed bug foggers contain pesticides like permethrin, which may not be potent enough to kill all bed bugs, especially those that have developed immunity to these chemicals. Additionally, foggers may only kill bed bugs that are out in the open when the fog is released, leaving those hidden in cracks and crevices untouched.

Using a bed bug spray before applying the fogger and sealing cracks and crevices after fogging may increase the chances of killing bed bugs and their eggs. However, these methods may not be effective for severe infestations or when bed bugs have developed resistance to the pesticides. In such cases, it's best to seek professional pest control services for a more targeted treatment approach. These services can identify the source of the infestation and apply treatments that are specifically designed to kill bed bugs and their eggs.

While a fogger can kill bed bugs and their eggs, it's not an instant process and may not be effective for severe infestations or those with pesticide-resistant bed bugs. Seeking professional pest control services may be the best option for these situations.

Yes, the Emma mattress warranty does cover sagging issues, but only under specific conditions. The warranty is valid for a period of 10 years from the date of purchase. It specifically covers issues with the dimensional stability and durability of the mattress core.

To determine if your mattress is covered under the warranty for sagging issues, you need to measure the indentations on a flat surface with the cover unzipped. If the indentations are greater than 1.5 inches and do not return to normal height after pressure release, then it may be covered under the warranty. However, the mattress must have been used normally within the home and not for medical patients.

If your warranty application is approved, Emma will replace the mattress free of charge to the original purchaser. They will also handle the shipping of the new mattress and pick-up of the damaged one. However, they will not repair the old mattress, only replace it with the same model (if in production) without upgrades.

The warranty is non-transferable to other products or consumers. Only the original purchaser is entitled to any warranty coverage provided by Emma. Additionally, the warranty applies solely to the mattress and does not include accessory products.

In case you need to make a warranty claim, you may be required to provide proof of purchase, including the date of purchase. If you have lost your proof of purchase or original legal tags within the 10-year timeline, Emma is released from responsibility to replace the product.

Apart from the warranty, Emma also offers a 200-night trial period where customers can return the mattress for a full refund if they are not satisfied. This provides additional peace of mind when purchasing an Emma mattress.