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My Boy Is Home! And I Need Advice Quickly!

He just got home a little while ago. Thanks to everyone who prayed for him. He had a great week and is still sharing details. For now he is in the shower using tea tree soap. I thought I was pretty specific with my prayer request. Apparently not quite specific enough. He was just flat eat up with bed bugs! I mean head to toe! I have no experience with this so please if you have helpful advice share, please share! What do I do about his belongings he had in the room? Is there something that will give him relief from the itching? Help please!

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  1. UnknownJune 13, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Use general bug spray all over his clothes (outside...then wash in bleach water if at all possible)...my husband says use turpentine or lice medication all over his body to kill any remaining bugs/eggs, etc...and to use benadryl and calamine lotion for the itching. I've never dealt with bedbugs but this is what his dad told him to do.

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  2. LisaJune 13, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    Thanks Kris
    I will have to try that...unfortunately we live way out from the stores and I don't have any bug spray, turpentine, or lice medication. I suppose that would be good to just have on hand! I tried googling it and it did not tell too much what to do about it. But when I found out how bad they can infest your house it just freaked me out!!! Nasty and determined little critters!!

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