Just bought a camper from a family member who'd been living in it for a year, should I be concerned?
Update/Edit: Hi all! Wanted to edit and share some clarifying information! I am moved in completely to the camper,moving out is not an option,I have no where else to go so, I have to figure this out. I also live in Maine, so heat is not an option!
While talking to my dad, again, I rebroight up if my uncle knew, and my dad SWEARS that there wasn't an issue, and given that I've done as much of a search as I can, I believe him that this is a new thing. I have completely searched the couch we both have slept on, and no black tar spots, no older casings, NOTHING on this couch. And I have no bites on me, I do know someone mentioned not all people get them anyways but, still thought it was worth mentioning.
My conclusion to WHERE it came from: My mom whose visiting brought me cloths the other day from some random yard sale she went to. And with out washing the cloths or anything, tossed them on my bed. The couch. I'm thinking this was a one off bug BUT, I do still plan on finding a way to treat my camper JUST to be safe.i don't want an infestation and will treat it as if there IS one due to my concerns.
At this time, I can't afford a pest control guy, so I need simple at home tips. I know many people are going back and forth on "diy stuff doesn't work" "diy stuff does work" but I have to do WHATEVER I can, to stop it. Because I can't afford a pest guy. So, if people can give me some helpful tips, I'd appreciate that!
I do have electriconics, I have rugs down, and this camper has MANY crevasses, it's a 5th wheel so it's decent sized. Any and all help would be appreciated!
OG Post: I was laying down for bed on the pull out couch I'm sleeping on, and it was crawling next to me. Somehow I reacted fast enough to trap it in a bag and take pictures of it. Please tell me this isn't a bed bug...I will raise hell if it is.
I just bought this camper off my uncle who had been living in it for a year before. I'm in a semi wooded area with pine trees near the back of my camper, I've been sleeping in here for about a week and haven't seen them before or have any bites or anything.
And I did just clear around this couch, as it's not connected to the wall, and I didn't see anything.