Does anyone know about assassin bugs/kissing bugs. If so, how does a person get rid of them. These are affecting my life terribly. They are paralyzing my feet.
I see that you live in Canada and from most reports the Assassin Bug or Kissing Bug like warmer weather are not usually prevalent in Canada.
You did not include a picture of your bugs but I assume that you have looked them up online and can clearly identify the Assassin as the bug you have in your house.
These are really outdoor bugs so somehow they have found a way inside and that is a beginning point. Seal up everything that possibly has any small crack and most sites recommend double screens.
As to insecticides: Most insecticides are for use in an outdoor settings and may not always be safe for indoor use so be careful what you use and always wear a mask when using.
Information sites will not usually state a name of a pesticide to use (for legal reasons and promotional reasons) so you really need to consult with a knowledgeable person at a store like Ace or True Value Hardware store. If these stores are not in Canada then try to find a similar type or go to larger stores that carry all types of insecticides. Be sure to tell them it is for indoor use.
I believe you should contact your Health/Agriculture agency as they can provide a lot of information including how to get rid of the bugs and how to get tested for any disease these bugs may carry.
Most likely these agencies will need pictures of the bug and also pictures of the bites as these will help them identify which species of these bugs you may have.
Here are a couple of sites with information:
globalnews.ca/
www.theweathernetwork.com/
www.bobvila.com/
I see that you had another type of bug problem in December, 2020.
Hopefully you have found a way to control this bug or are you still dealing with this problem also?
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Assassin bugs and also commonly referred to as "kissing bugs" is a potentially dangerous form of parasitic insect.
Assassin bugs and kissing bugs belong to the same family and are therefore always understood to be two different names that correspond to the same bug.
Assassin bugs prefer to live outdoors, preferably near the bedding of outdoor pets or under leaves and piles of wood or rocks. However, they can very easily enter a home in search of dark, secluded areas where it is cool. Assassin bugs like blood, therefore, this makes humans one of their primary targets when searching for blood. Like bed bugs, assassin bugs prefer to feed off of their host when the host is asleep.
When killing the assassin bug be careful as any secretions from the insect can transmit the disease into your skin. Use alcohol or any other antiseptic to treat the bite. Consult with a physician to rule out the transmission of Chagas.
Once you have confirmed assassin bug activity, start treatment for them outdoors by killing off the insect population that is around your house in order to take away the assassin bugs food source. Use insecticide to create a barrier around your house to kill, repel, and prevent insects from coming inside, including assassin bugs. Or contact a pest control professional to eradicate this dangerous insect as soon as possible.
Powerful, residual insecticide will help you to kill assassin bugs. Spray it around your home, particularly near the areas where you or your pets sleep, for example pyrethroid.
There are insecticides that can be used, starting with the outdoors. These insects can sting when they bite , but can be controlled with information on this link - www.solutionsstores.com/
Here is a great article. They mention washing with an antiseptic, using ibuprofen for the pain and sealing up any cracks in your home. www.apartmenttherapy.com/
I'm really sorry all of this is happening to you but you'll only find the type of insecticide by going to a store that sells all kinds and asking for help.
Sites do not say these bugs are NOT in Canada they simply state they are rare and have usually been brought in from some other area.
However, from my research I'm wondering about why they are biting your feet as most sites say these bugs generally bit people's face and usually near the mouth.
I hope you are taking proper care of these bits as they can become infected. Soaking in medium hot heavy Epsom Salt/water will keep your feet from getting worse.
Hello,
They definitely go for my face think I mentioned in my post.
I have lost over 40lbs and scared to eat, they have been on my lips and get inside my mouth and have bit me. They go in my nose. They go for hours if not all day or a few days on my fee
Thanks for the pictures. They are not very clear but you can see there are several bugs on the tape.
Please take these pics to your True Value hardware store and tell them their store was highly recommend as being a 'helpful' store and they will show you what they have and explain how to use it.
Your Extension Service is still a good place to ask for help as they know more about bugs than anyone and they will know these bugs are in Canada. Please refer back to my answer for links.
These are the types of resources you will have to pursue to find the best answers.
If you are using sprays or foggers inside, please make sure the home is not over crowed. This gives the bugs places to hide if the home is full. The are attracted to light, so make sure your screens on your windows are good and tight. They like daisies and other flowers as well, so remove flowers from your home and if you have them outside make sure they are some distance away from your home. These bugs also carry a parasite. If they are biting you this much, you need to be seeing a doctor as well. Plant marigolds as this is one flower they do NOT like. Time to call in an exterminator.
