Diatomaceous earth and heat treatment. Washed and dried linens/clothing on high heat and bought a steam mop to steam/heat every square inch of carpet or mattress. Spread diatomaceous earth cautiously and do in a well ventilated area wearing a mask or respirator.
Worked when I discovered bed bugs in my guest room after I had a friend stay with us for a few days. I check religiously now and haven’t seen any since my treatment two years ago.

Just a few suggestions, hard to know precisely the best approach, though:
Try a different stain: If the MinWax gel stain you're using isn't producing the desired results, consider trying a different type of stain, such as an oil-based or water-based stain or a different brand of gel stain.
Apply more coats: If the blotchiness is due to insufficient stain, try applying additional coats until you achieve the desired color. Be sure to let each coat dry completely before applying the next.
Sand in between coats: If the blotchiness is due to an uneven stain application, try sanding the surface lightly between coats to even out the finish.
Consider using a pre-stain sealer: A pre-stain sealer can help prevent blotching and promote an even application of stain on softwoods like pine.
Apply shellac: As you mentioned, applying a thin layer of shellac as a sealer before staining can help produce a more even and darker finish. When using shellac, it's important to follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully, as it can be brittle and prone to cracking if not applied correctly.

Okay this is the game plan

its very very hard. do not use diatomaceous earth. its extremely fine and hard to get up. Just keep using insect killer vacuum powders for it if i remember, on your bed put all feet in bowls of water with soap. Use very thin sheets preferably white so you can easily see where they are. even with just 4 or 5 bugs that i could see, they were nightmarish for me to deal with because im allergic to insect bites and they would bite the sole of my feet leaving giant whelts.

It took me being half asleep but constantly alert and instantly reacting to being bitten. There were many days I never slept. I went to war with them and nearly lost. Good luck on your front

Yes actual bed bugs

I tell my wife that my in-laws have to get a hotel. Oh wait,did you mean actual bedbugs?

precor 2625 found on Amazon

Burn your house down!

Okay thanks

Spray the hell out of the floor and trash the box spring if they are in there

Not Trump Tower

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Gentrol Insect Growth Regulator + Tempo SC will take quick action with bedbugs

Get the exterminator in and don't screw around with tips from others that either take a month to work or don't work at all.

Do it right when you have pests in the house.

Hard to get away from with the current setup but very easy to get rid of once you have a p trap into a tee like it should be.

S traps are specifically prohibited by international plumbing code so you are no worse off code wise and much better off real world wise with a P trap and AAV.

Update! Made it a P trap with air admittance valve. Will use primer and pvc cement next. Better?

Edit: added photo

Looks like I was confused a bit. It is safe to bathe with rainwater but it is generally not considered safe to drink stored rain water

Ditch the accordion tube as well. Does nothing but collect gunk in the folds.

I’m in the same situation. My expert recommended checking local code as AAV are not universally accepted. (Just fyi.)

Bifold doors are what I was lea in towards, seems the easiest thing to do.but posted here to see if any other ideas I don't already know about.

good idea...And, make a trial out of scrap wood, will give you a better understanding... nice pond... you'll get with the above help...

Thanks, I’m scrapping the S trap based on collective wisdom from the experts in this sub

I think the IPC says youre not supposed to use S traps. Ive never looked it up but Ive never seen anybody install one.

Thank you both. I’m going to Home Depot to get the air admittance valve and going to install that with a p trap. Much appreciated!