Found a bug in carpet

lilylily · #1 (**permalink**) 19-03-2020, 10:03 AM

Our family moved into a new apartment last month, my family absolutely love it. We installed new carpet, but I am not sure if the carpet was properly stocked or was it even clean. By saying that, it’s because we found a tiny brown bug hiding inside the carpet. I tried to catch it and squeeze it, there was blood coming out. So i am pretty sure it was sucking up our blood. Was it possibly a bed bug? If so, please recommend some good insecticide for bed bugs. Thanks!!

chickenrun · #2 (**permalink**) 19-03-2020, 10:04 AM

Hey there, i’m sure that was a bed bug based on its colour and it sucked your blood. Well try out Chinchex insecticide, you can purchase from their website chinchex.sg or w w w.amazon.sg/Chinchex-Bed-bugs-Insecticide/dp/B082TVPHPG/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=chinchex&qid=1579660063&s=gate way&sr=8-1
It was invented by a bed bugs specialist from UK and now its commonly use in HK. Cheap but effectively kills bed bug within 2 weeks. Kids and pets friendly, easy to use. You can have a try on that.

Alexander · #3 (**permalink**) 06-05-2021, 06:11 PM

Of course, it could be a bed bug, and I would suggest using Bedlam Plus against bed bugs.
Also, I suggest you clean the carpet as maybe there are some insects on it.
You can clean the carpet by yourself, using specific cleaning solutions, but I assume it would be better to hire a professional carpet cleaning service.
As you moved into a new flat, you must make sure everything is safe and healthy, and therefore I suggest you disinfecting everything you can, washing the carpets, beds and so on.
By the way, this company stellarflooddamagerestoration.com.au provides incredible carpet cleaning services, so if you want, contact them.
I also hire them whenever I need to clean my carpets.

ArnoldWilder · #4 (**permalink**) 25-06-2021, 04:36 AM

From my experience, I can advise you to first of all give all the carpets to the dry cleaner and do general cleaning. Washing everything with chlorine is the best way, and if you do not have enough time or energy for that, you can call a cleaning company that deals with this type of cleaning. And after that, if you want to keep the result you should clean at least once a week or call https://www.emop.co.uk/camden-cleaner.

sg1234 · #5 (**permalink**) 18-10-2021, 09:19 PM

I know how unpleasant it is.

theasiera · #6 (**permalink**) 03-09-2025, 05:27 AM

It’s possible that what you found is a bed bug—especially if it had blood when crushed. Bed bugs are flat, reddish-brown, and about the size of an apple seed. Try vacuuming and steam-cleaning the carpet, and wash nearby fabrics in hot water. For insecticides, look for ones with permethrin or use diatomaceous earth as a non-chemical option. If the problem continues, consider calling a professional pest control service.

theasiera · #7 (**permalink**) 17-12-2025, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lilylily

Our family moved into a new apartment last month, my family absolutely love it. We installed new carpet, but I am not sure if the carpet was properly stocked or was it even clean. By saying that, it’s because we found a tiny brown bug hiding inside the carpet. I tried to catch it and squeeze it, there was blood coming out. So i am pretty sure it was sucking up our blood. Was it possibly a bed bug? If so, please recommend some good insecticide for bed bugs. Thanks!!

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