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Post by mygerbilprince on Jul 1, 2021 21:27:39 GMT -8
I've found I have a insect problem in my bedroom. The little bugs are biting me in my sleep... and I'm starting to get creeped out. I have cleaned my room multiple times and they come back. No-- there isn't a way I could seal my room. I really want to get rid of the bugs, but I don't want to hurt my gerbils and hamster. I've done a lot of research but most of it justs end up in "how to get rid of rodents in your home", which is obviously not what I'm going for. Does anybody have any suggestions on natural bug repellent?
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Post by barryozzy on Jul 2, 2021 5:23:48 GMT -8
Maybe try some flypaper? I have some in my room for the tiny gnats who like my plants and quite a lot of them get stuck. I'm not sure how a gerbil could get stuck or eat it if you just hung it somewhere not too close to them.
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Post by mygerbilprince on Jul 2, 2021 14:22:08 GMT -8
ok thanks, I'll try that
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Post by LilyandDaisy on Jul 2, 2021 14:32:17 GMT -8
Are these flying bugs (like moths or flies) or creeping bugs (like beetles or lice)? If it's bed bugs (which they could be if they're biting you in your sleep), they're fairly resistant to chemical measures anyway and the best approach is to hot wash all the bedding and other fabrics in the room, and vacuum or even steam clean the carpet.
You could also try diatomaceous earth which is supposed to be quite good for insect infestations. People use it on carpets I think. Don't let the gerbils near it at all as as it's harmful if inhaled (the same goes for you - wear a dust mask when using it) but I think if their cage is kept well out of the way and perhaps covered it should be ok.
If they're biting you it could also be fleas or mites. The gerbils themselves or their cage may be harbouring these bugs so a full cage clean might be in order, and look out for signs the gerbils are infested such as scratching, sores, fur loss. Some bugs come from pet food or hay so if possible replace those or at least freeze them for a couple of weeks. Freezing may not always kill eggs though.
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Post by Scott on Jul 4, 2021 10:43:50 GMT -8
Ditto to what LilyandDaisy said. If you have bedbugs, they can be difficult to eradicate; in addition to the bedding, they hide in cracks and crevices in the walls/windows as well as in the joints of furniture.
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Post by yeti218 on Jul 4, 2021 15:48:49 GMT -8
Yeah definitely identify what kind of bug it is, and then you'll be better able to make a plan to deal with it.
Let us know what you figure out.
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Post by mygerbilprince on Jul 25, 2021 1:37:23 GMT -8
They are like pincher bugs and spiders (weird combo I know)
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Post by Markpd on Jul 25, 2021 3:07:18 GMT -8
For those of us in the UK, pincher bugs are commonly known as earwigs.
Have you managed to get rid of them?
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Post by mygerbilprince on Jul 25, 2021 6:01:15 GMT -8
I vacuumed so most of them are gone. I was concerned that some of them might have gotten into my gerbil's tanks, but when I changed them there was nothing there. So yes, I mostly have gotten rid of them.
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Post by yeti218 on Jul 25, 2021 13:01:11 GMT -8
Oh man. Earwigs are some of the grossest bugs. Fact.
I'm glad you got rid of them.
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Post by Markpd on Jul 26, 2021 11:54:54 GMT -8
Lol, I don't think they're that bad (outside anyway), I think cockroaches are far worse! Not that I've seen any.
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Post by yeti218 on Jul 26, 2021 15:04:59 GMT -8
If you really want to be creeped out Google giant wetas. They are only found in New Zealand.
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Post by Markpd on Jul 27, 2021 11:53:32 GMT -8
Holy sh**! They're massive! But they don't creep me out  , quite amazing actually, insects don't generally bother me, unless they get near my food of course! |
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Post by LilyandDaisy on Jul 27, 2021 11:56:59 GMT -8
insects don't generally bother me, unless they get near my food of course! Then you wouldn't want to hear my story about how I discovered I had a pantry moth infestation... |
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Post by Markpd on Jul 27, 2021 11:59:40 GMT -8
That sounds grim! lol, you could try to creep me out by telling us , but I think others might be outright sick!  |
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, quite amazing actually, insects don't generally bother me, unless they get near my food of course!