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Can Bed Bugs Live on Memory Foam? | Ross Pest Control …

Bed bugs, in their mature form, are about the size of a grain of rice. They are wider at the belly and wear a reddish-brown exoskeleton, which they will shed periodically during adulthood. They are a type of parasite, which feeds on human and animal blood at night, but they will hide away during the lighter daytime hours. Among their favorite hiding spots are the crevices of your mattress.

Though able to be seen with the naked eye, these little critters are very apt at concealing themselves. They will crawl between the mattress and box spring, behind the headboard, into dresser drawers, or even make their way into your pillow. Because they are very resilient and can live many months without a food source, bed bugs are very difficult to get rid of without the help of trained New Jersey bed bug control specialists such as Ross Environmental Solutions.

Many people have come to believe that memory foam mattresses are the way to go, in order to avoid an infestation of the dreaded bed bugs. However, that might not be the case. While many memory foam manufactures do make claims regarding the ability of the product to keep pests, such as dust mites and bed bugs away, the truth of the matter is that they are not as capable as advertised.

It is true that pest and termite control services New Jersey are not likely to find these insects buried within the foam that you sleep on, but that doesnt mean that they cant get to you while you sleep. Bed bugs do not generally live within the mattress regardless of which type you own. Instead, they stay on the surface, just hidden out of view and away from the light of day. They are just as likely to crawl beneath the memory foam mattress and remain there until you are sleeping cozily.

Rather than relying on the style of your mattress defending against an invasion of bed bugs, just keep your eyes open. Generally, these insects make their way into your home by hitching a ride on your luggage. They are frequently picked up in hotel and motel rooms. So, the next time you stay away overnight, check the bed before you lie down. Pull back sheets and comforters, so you can easily inspect the mattress. Look through the seams and any quilted areas. Lift it and look beneath it, as well. It is also a good idea to inspect dresser and bedside table drawers. Though bed bugs are fairly evident if they are around, they also leave other signs of their existence behind, including their shed exoskeletons, blood, and fecal deposits.

While the memory foam mattress might not save you from the visiting critters, some varieties of mattress do offer a particular benefit. Most mattresses have a quilted design in them, providing more area of the bugs to hide in. However, many memory foam mattresses have a perfectly flat surface, which makes it much easier to spot the pests and their baggage. So, if you were looking for another good reason to invest in the comfort of memory foam, then that might be the perfect thing to consider. If you have or suspect you have bed bugs in your home, contact Ross Environmental, your New Jersey bed bug removal experts right away.

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Bed Bugs: What Every WI Landlord and Tenant Should Know

Bed bug infestations are on the rise in Wisconsin. Unfortunately, this epidemic is not likely to go away anytime soon. The question often arises, of whether the landlord or the tenant is liable for the costs of exterminating the bed bugs. For better or for worse, the answer is: It depends.

Wisconsin Statute 704.07 imposes a duty on a Wisconsin landlord to provide a habitable place for their tenants to live except for repairs made necessary by the negligence of or improper use of the premises by the tenant. If a bed bug infestation is caused by no fault of the tenant, it is clear that it is the landlords sole responsibility to pay to exterminate the bed bugs. However, if a bed bug infestation is caused by a tenants negligence (for example, a tenant buys used furniture that brings in the bed bugs and the tenant should have known the furniture could have bed bugs), then the landlord has a strong argument that they should not be responsible for the extermination costs.

Bed bug litigation is difficult for a plaintiff because it is hard to prove who is at fault for a tiny little hitchhiker getting into a dwelling unit. The bugs dont exactly sign a check-in sheet with referral information prior to taking up residency. The burden of proof is on the party asserting bed bugs as their cause of action or affirmative defense. For example, the burden of proof would be on a tenant suing for medical bills resulting from the bed bugs, and it would also be on a tenant who asserts the bed bugs as an affirmative defense against owing rent in the event they break their lease early because of the bed bugs. That being said, many courts are sympathetic to tenants.

There are also some specific city ordinances that address bed bug liability and can alter the above norm. It is important to check your local ordinances or consult with an attorney to do the same, to see if there is a local rule that governs.

For example, Milwaukee Ordinance 275-82 provides that a Milwaukee property owner is responsible for extermination within the structure prior to leasing or selling the structure, and that the owner is responsible for extermination of pests (apparently without any regard to fault) if more than two people live in the unit. But, if a building contains a single occupant, then the occupant is responsible for extermination unless the infestation is caused by failure of the property owner to maintain a structure in a reasonably rodent-proof or reasonably insect-proof condition.

Similarly, in Madison, Madison General Ordinance 27.07(2)(d) provides: Every occupant of a single-family dwelling shall be responsible for the extermination of any pests, vermin or rodents therein with the following exceptions: when the owner or operator has failed to clean the dwelling prior to occupancy or when the owner or operator is out of compliance with Madison General Ordinances Sec. 27.05(2)(g)2., extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner. Whenever infestation exists in any residential dwelling other than a single-family dwelling, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner.

Generally speaking, here are some tips for a landlord:

Take care of it, and worry about financial responsibility later.If you dont take care of it promptly, it will get worse and/or spread, making it more expensive to take care of later. Ultimately, it is your building and you will need to have it taken care of it sooner or later. Keep open communications with your tenants. Explain to your tenants the tell-tale signs of bed bugs, and encourage them to communicate with you immediately if they see any bed bugs. Security Deposits. You can only withhold from a tenants security deposit for damages that are obviously beyond normal wear and tear not damages that are iffy. Unless you have compelling evidence that a tenant is at fault for the bed bug infestations and there is no ordinance to the contrary, you should not withhold for bed bugs from a security deposit.

And here are some tips for tenants:

Keep the landlord informed. Look for signs of bed bugs upon move-in. If you see any, notify the landlord in writing, immediately. Likewise, if you see any signs of bed bugs at any time, notify the landlord immediately. Be mindful of what you bring into your rental property. In most cases, avoid bringing in used furniture with cushions or mattresses. If you go to a hotel or stay at a place where you have any reason to believe there may be bed bugs, go to a laundromat and thoroughly wash your clothes/belongings prior to bringing them home. Cooperate fully in eradication efforts. It is in your best interests (and you also have a duty to mitigate your damages) to cooperate in getting the bed bugs exterminated. If a landlord requests that you bag and wash your clothes or clean up the apartment for a professional exterminator, do so.

Bed bugs are a blight on both landlords and tenants. But being proactive by keeping a wary eye out for their prickly presence and bombarding them promptly with professional extermination efforts can greatly minimize the financial cost and blood (literally) lost as a result of the little vampires.

Attorney Meridith J.O. Socha

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Bed bug bill passes Judiciary Committee

By Mike Nemeth

A bill that spells out what landlords and tenants need to do when confronted with a bed bug infestation is closer to becoming California law.

Assemblyman Adin Nazarian

The Assembly Judiciary Committee on Tuesday voted 7-0 in favor of Assemblyman Adrin Nazarians AB 551.

The proposal from the Van Nuys Democrat comes as bed bug infestations continue to spike both in California and across the United States.

Despite the spread of these bloodsucking pests, California law hasnt adequately defined the role that apartment owners and renters must play in preventing and killing these bugs.

Nazarians bill addresses this by offering specifics. And it starts with education and candor.

Under AB 551, landlords must provide tenants with information about bed bug prevention. And tenants cant knowingly bring items into apartments if they suspect they have bed bugs.

Fighting bed bugs in rental housing takes the cooperation of both lanlords and tenants. AB 551 provides a framework of rights and responsibilities for both. Among other things, the bill would:

If tenants suspect their apartment is infested, they must tell the landlord, who then must hire a pest control company to check it out. If an infestation is confirmed, the landlord has to notify the tenants and have a pest control operator prepare and implement a bed bug treatment program.

Tenants then have to cooperate with pest control operators and make sure their property isnt in the way of treatment.

This bill ensures protection for both tenants and landlords who do what theyre supposed to do.

It protects landlords from liability for any delays in treatment that are beyond their control.

AB 551, which now heads to the Assembly floor, strikes a reasonable balance between the needs of landlords and renters. If enacted, it will help reduce the bed bug population throughout the state.

Listen to testimony about the bed bugs bill.

Learn more about the fight against bed bugs from the spring edition of Apartment Management Magazine.

Mike Nemeth is the director of communications for the California Apartment Association. Read more of his articles, or connect with him by sending an email.

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