http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/Ouchouchouch Questions tagged with 'Ouchouchouch' at Ask MetaFilter. Thu, 24 Aug 2006 07:03:55 -0800 Thu, 24 Aug 2006 07:03:55 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/45126/How%2Dto%2Dspot%2Dbedbugs I am looking to save money by buying used furniture from Craigslist, but my sweetie is worried about buying used furniture with cloth because of potential for bedbug infestations. I have seen the <a href="http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/bedbugs">previous threads </a>about bedbugs, but have two different questions: (1) Is there a foolproof way to tell from inspecting the furniture before buying that it is/is not infested with the critters; (2) assuming not, is there a foolproof way to treat furniture before taking it home to make sure we don't bring the suckers home with us? FWIW, we're aware of the "telltale" rust-like small spots that can appear, but my understanding is that they are not <i>necessarily</i> there, i.e., there could be a bedbug infestation without the spots.<br> <br> All help appreciated! tag:ask.metafilter.com,2006:site.45126 Thu, 24 Aug 2006 07:03:55 -0800 bedbugs Ouchouchouch usedfurniture onlyconnect