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HONG KONG - A Hong Kong man has expressed concern about a suspected bed bug infestation on his foreign domestic helper's mattress. The person, who asked not to be named, said he was surprised to find a large number of bed bugs when he lifted the mattress.
With pets and babies at home, he is currently unable to hire a professional pest control company to fix the problem. So he sought advice on alternative methods of getting rid of bed bugs. He expressed fear of discarding the infected mattress because he was worried about spreading the bacteria to others.
Online users have come up with various suggestions for fighting a bed bug infestation, including using bed bug sprays and powders. One user suggested using a plastic mattress cover and using a heat gun to blow air around the mattress and then cover it with the plastic cover. They also recommend applying bed bug insecticide along the edge of the bed or against the wall.
Additionally, they recommend regular changing and high-temperature washing of sheets to ensure thorough drying. It is recommended to repeat these steps regularly to effectively eliminate bed bugs. Another user suggested getting rid of the mattress entirely and buying a new one.
In response to this inquiry, some users suggested wrapping the mattress tightly in plastic to prevent the bugs from spreading further. The man shared his dilemma of being unable to take photos due to extreme fear. When asked about the location of the infection in the home, he mentioned that the infection was only observed in the helper's bed. He described the errors as similar to images found online and stressed there were a large number of errors. Currently, the maid's mattress has been securely wrapped in a large garbage bag, but he is hesitant to discard it for fear of infecting others. He expressed hope that a solution would be found that would at least alleviate the problem before further action is taken.
Online users recommend several bed bug sprays and powders, while others recommend using heat treatments. They recommend using a handheld steam iron or heat gun to heat mattresses, bed frames, bedding, curtains and sofas. It is recommended to unfold all folded areas and heat them thoroughly. They also recommend washing clothes in hot water at 60 degrees Celsius and repeating the process two to three times a week. Users are strongly warned against using smoke-based methods to eliminate bed bug eggs as this may cause the infestation to spread throughout the house.
Some users suggested the man ditch the mattress entirely and buy a new one, while others urged them to seek professional pest control services. There has been speculation about the aide's intentions in posting, with some questioning whether it was an attempt to promote pest control products. However, the group administrator clarified that the person's identity has been verified and confirmed that he is not self-promoting.
家佣床垫受臭虫困扰 雇主寻求灭虫专家
香港 - 一名香港男子对其外籍家庭佣工的床垫上疑似臭虫出没表示担忧。 这位不愿透露姓名的人士表示，当他抬起床垫时，他惊讶地发现了大量臭虫。 由于家里有宠物和婴儿，他目前无法聘请专业的害虫防治公司来解决这个问题。 因此，他寻求有关消除臭虫的替代方法的建议。 他表示害怕丢弃受感染的床垫，因为他担心将细菌传播给其他人。
网上用户提出了各种对抗臭虫侵扰的建议，包括使用臭虫喷雾剂和粉末。 一位用户建议使用塑料床垫罩，并使用热风枪向床垫周围吹气，然后用塑料罩盖住。 他们还建议沿着床边或靠墙使用臭虫杀虫剂。 此外，他们建议定期更换和高温清洗床单，以确保彻底干燥。 建议定期重复这些步骤，以有效消除臭虫。 另一位用户建议完全扔掉床垫并购买新的。
针对这一询问，一些用户建议用塑料紧紧包裹床垫，以防止虫子进一步传播。 该男子分享了他因极度恐惧而无法拍照的困境。 当被问及家中感染的地点时，他提到只在佣工的床上发现感染。 他将这些错误描述为与网上发现的图像类似，并强调存在大量错误。 目前，女佣的床垫已被牢固地包裹在一个大垃圾袋中，但他因担心感染其他人而犹豫是否丢弃。 他表示希望在采取进一步行动之前找到至少能够缓解问题的解决方案。
网上用户推荐几种臭虫喷雾剂和粉末，而其他人则建议使用热处理。 他们建议使用手持式蒸汽熨斗或热风枪来加热床垫、床架、床上用品、窗帘和沙发。 建议展开所有折叠区域并彻底加热。 他们还建议用 60 摄氏度的热水洗衣服，每周重复该过程两到三次。 强烈警告用户不要使用基于烟雾的方法来消除臭虫卵，因为这可能会导致虫害蔓延到整个房屋。
一些用户建议该男子完全扔掉床垫并购买一张新床垫，而另一些用户则敦促他们寻求专业的害虫防治服务。 人们猜测这名助手发帖的意图，有人质疑这是否是为了推销害虫防治产品。 但群管理员澄清，该人身份已核实，确认其并非自我推销。
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