FamilyMeetingMinutes2018-12-12 < GuthrieFamily

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---++ Purpose
   * Bedbugs, Roaches, and the like -- coming up with a comprehensive strategy

---++ What do we know about bedbug treatment?
   * Four steps
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDa3NEp5aNA
      1 Prepare
         * Throw out stuff that can be tossed - *SEAL BAGS*
         * Dry clothes etc on high for 30 minutes then seal in bags.
         * Make sure drawers are empty, etc.
         * We may need a new master mattress -- the casings don't work on mattresses with hoses
      1 Steaming (optional)
      1 Chemicals.
         * liquid - mix from concentrate (need an applicator)
            https://youtu.be/CYBcQvykXLk
         * aerosol
            https://youtu.be/bZL6EO7jZic
         * dust - lasts months
            https://youtu.be/4sFceg0oARM
      1 Treat again -- every 7-10 days (usually requires 3-4 iterations)
   * Equipment
      * Kit $100
      * Gloves $15
      * Sprayer $55
      * Duster (included in kit)
      * Mattress Casings $100 (queen) + $130 (king) (+ the cost of a mattress -- need to discuss)
      * Lots and lots of trash bags
---++ What do we know about roach treatment?
   * Stuff that kills bedbugs should kill roaches

---++ What types of things do we need to treat?
   * Clothes
   * Beds
   * Cupboards
   * Carpet
   * Vehicles

---++ Next Steps Forward
   * Determine supplies needed for the evaluation
   * Evaluate the entire house and both vehicles
   * During the evaluation, implement the cleaning strategy in those rooms considered most likely to need treatment
   * After significant progress made on cleaning strategy, purchase the commercial kit
   * Treat and repeat treatment every 7-10 days as per the instructions
   * Evaluate as necessary

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Topic revision: r4 - 2018-12-13 - JonathanGuthrie