Be advised when using ClimbUp Insect Interceptor
By Fran on 08/20/2010
Just began using this product. Unfortunately some of the bedbugs have managed to climb into the center well leaving access to the legs of my bed. I have taken the precaution of using Vaseline on the legs and side rails I have successfully trapped some of the bugs on the Vaseline.
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90 of 94 people found this review helpful
Works as indicator
By Js on 08/11/2010
Instructions should say: remove each one from the BOTTOM of the stack, it's much easier. These were for my parents' apartment in NYC, which had already been treated. We put them under chair and sofa legs in the living room, and under wheels of the bed frame in the bedroom. None appeared in the ones under the bed, but we got a few in the OUTER ring of traps in the living room. That was a surprise to us. Made us look hard, we found a place that had them and had not been treated first time (a fabric seat on a kitchen chair - which we promptly discarded) and had the exterminator back the next day to re-treat, this time including the remaining kitchen chairs. So, they served their purpose as indicators, but as the instructions say they are NOT by themselves a control method. In this case, going from kitchen to bedroom could bring bugs to the bed (which were in barrier covers) despite the interceptors under the bed wheels.
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Climbup Insect Interceptor
By William on 10/17/2011
Yes they work. I am using Baby Powder in them. They are catching the bugs. They can't get out of the Traps. I am using 3 inch PVC End Caps that you can get at ACE or any Hardware Store to place in the center. This adds more protection and gives the legs something to set in.
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56 of 61 people found this review helpful
A little spendy
By Brian on 10/31/2012
...and I can't really even prove they work. I went with the nuclear option and sprayed everything and tossed box springs, so I haven't trapped any bugs. Still, it seems reasonable they would work. Our infestation (based on horror stories and photos from the web) was mild and caught in it's infancy, so I'm hoping I've crushed the little buggers outright with chemical measures. That said, the peace of mind of the traps is worth it. DON'T FORGET LARGER BEDS HAVE CENTER SUPPORTS. YOU'LL NEED 6 PER BED, not just the 4 corners.
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52 of 57 people found this review helpful
Good results in lab tests, will follow up with field results
By Enrique on 11/20/2009
Four stars strictly for idea- just ordered and read some studies on using this Climb Up Insect Inspector. Primarily a monitoring tool/probably won't eliminate bed bugs but gives you an idea of where they are residing and if they are still active following treatment. Inexpensive, and can be used with Diatomaceous Earth to trap bug coming from the bed (may trap bugs in mattress.) Use a mattress cover too and spend the money on a decent one with locking zipper. Eggs must be treated with steam or chemicals or dusts. Good luck.
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48 of 55 people found this review helpful
Climb-Ups
By Jim on 05/10/2010
Worked well except cracked on carpeted floor
By Jerry on 12/28/2011
We bought Climbup interceptors for three beds at our house as part of our bed bug remediation strategy. They have worked properly on the one bed that is on a hardwood floor, but the interceptors cracked when used on carpeted floors. I searched online and found out this is a common problem. I made a set of plywood "coasters" to go under the interceptors which fixed the problem.
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40 of 41 people found this review helpful
ClimbUp Insect Interceptor
By Diana on 03/31/2012
The product was received quickily, but should have been mailed in a confidential manner based on what the product was and not in a box indicating the name of the product. Because of this I would prefer to purchase such an item as this from a company that keeps what customers order confidential. I believe it would also increase your sales if you indicated that all products such as these would be mailed in a confidential manner. Thank you.
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38 of 44 people found this review helpful
Concerned about the plastic strength
By Shane on 01/29/2011
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I returned this product because I was concerned about the strength of the plastic. I have a heavy metal bed frame with narrow legs. I was concerned it would crack the plastic interceptors. My fall-back position was to put double-sided tape around the bed legs. When the tape was no longer sticky, I put Vaseline on the tape.
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30 of 36 people found this review helpful
An added step worth the cost
By George on 09/04/2011
Good product does trap bedbugs just wish the were more resilient to weight on the bed. Ours cracked and we were able to beef up the bases with structural tape and all is good. They do trap bugs and that's the main thing. Made in USA is a good thing, too.
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29 of 31 people found this review helpful
Peace of Mind
By Pru on 06/19/2012
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I put felt pads on the bottoms of my metal bedposts to help prevent cracking - seems to be working so far. I think the best thing about this product is the peace of mind one gets. I've not trapped any bedbugs (but many other bugs), so I feel fairly confident that I am rid of them. I also bought the mattress/box spring/pillow protectors, so by using these I am much more comfortable with the situation. I plan to keep the traps on the bedposts, because I travel a fair amount. Will be super cautious now in hotels, bought the luggage liner as well. TAKE PRECAUTIONS!!
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26 of 28 people found this review helpful
Got the b*st*rds!
By Ed on 02/26/2013
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Great
By Yvonne on 09/30/2014
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Climbup bug traps
By Woritlel on 10/24/2011
Cracked in 2 weeks
By Chitownruss on 12/28/2010
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ClimbUp Insect Interceptor
By Angie on 05/18/2016
Star rating is typing error So far nothing has shown up in the interceptors after two weeks of use - I sleep in the bed and have gotten two bites during the night - yet no sign of bedbugs in interceptors.. We are going to try dry ice next Do you have more advice -
Expert response:
The interceptors will only capture bedbugs if they are coming from other areas than the bed. We recommend you thoroughly treat the bed with appropriate products such as encaements, treat the frame and move the bed away from the walls. If the interceptors capture bedbugs capture bedbugs at this point you will know that the bedbugs are in other areas that also need to be treated.
Please a few moments to read pour bedbug guide to learn more about this treatment:
http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-check-for-bed-bugs-a-450.html
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13 of 16 people found this review helpful
You need climb up interceptors in your fight against bedbug
By Walter on 10/05/2015
Only caught a few
By Love on 08/30/2013
Bad ole bugs
By Jack on 09/24/2014
Intercepter
By Richard on 02/24/2016
TRAPS
By Nicole on 10/21/2010
Smooth communication, quick delivery
By Kickkick on 07/04/2010
Verified Purchase
Not Working
By Beverly on 10/30/2016
I put these down as instructed 2 weeks ago and so far nothing. However, I am still being bitten. My bed is away from the wall and nothing is hanging to the floor. My bed is only on a frame no head or foot board. I'm not to happy.
Expert response:
The ClimbUps are a passive trap designed to intercept bed bugs only. Please let us know if you need assistance identifying or treating bed bugs!
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8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Excellent product
By Brue on 10/24/2017
Inexpensive, highly effective way to monitor for Bed Bugs. Great for positive ID to determine if treatment is needed, and great for verifying treatment worked. They'll probably even keep the ones not in the bed yet, off of you.
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8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Works great
By Rob on 02/16/2019
Tested these things out personally on a chair that never gets used the bed bug still tried to make their way up into the chair only to be trapped also note used a small amount of powder in the interceptors and killed them when they were trapped.. great product!
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7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Awesome Product!
By George on 03/25/2015
climebup Intersepter
By Bo on 11/01/2015
Monitoring bed bug population density
By Liz on 08/10/2016
My Legs Are Too Fat!!
By Barb on 09/29/2018
Like Having "Check Point Charley" Under The Feet Of The Bed!
By Marvin on 09/06/2019
We caught 1 critter so far and because we have did our due diligence in DIY treating the house, what stragglers that try to climb up our bed are effectively trapped in the well of the ClimbUp Insect Interceptor!! We then used a tissue to squash and wipe up the pest and dispatch it into the toilet and flush. Gave the trap another wipe to be sure of removing any remains or even any eggs, that are hard to see against the white trap and dispose of that too. We check the traps everyday to monitor for any new visitors. The traps are a welcome defense and help to assuage any fears of invasion in the bed and allow for restful sleep! Also, we make damn sure there are no other ways for the pests to get to us like having NO bedding draping onto the floor, having the bed away from any walls or furniture! The only way they can get onto the bed is by the bed legs but...they are stopped by the ClimbUp Insect Interceptors before that could happen!! Thank you DoMyOwn.com!!!
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