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By Ronnie Gustin

Does Your Apartment Have Bed Bugs?

A couple of weeks ago I had dozens of bites showing up on my arms and legs. I have sensitive skin, so I switched laundry detergent thinking that I was somehow having a reaction to the soap but then I saw a tiny little bug thats where my bed bug problem all started.

When I approached my landlord about treating the apartment complex, he refused and immediately tried to hold me responsible for treating my apartment for bed bugs. I didnt think that was right. Luckily my professor referred me to the RPA and explained that the best option would be to start with a formal complaint. So, I did. (Problem is now solved!!)

I wanted to create a post to help other tenants suffering with a bed bug infested Apartment: (so heres my experience)

Do you have bed bugs?

Look for signs to determine if you have bed bugs. Everyone reacts differently to their bites. I found some research that indicated that some people have little to no reaction to bed bug bites (lucky for them).

Indications of Bed Bug Presence:

How to check for bed bugs

What do Bed Bugs Look Like?

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Apartment Bed Bugs | RPA Tenant Rights Blog

There some natural remedies for bed bugs that do work- and then theres some that dont. Its important to learn the differences between the two before trying anything.

Its rumored that checking into a five-star hotel would guarantee bed bug protection. This, however, isnt the case. Five-star hotels arent necessary safe from bed bugs either. So make sure your cautious even when going to a hotel- keep your clothing sealed and inspect the bedding before you make it your own.

Some people have been told that carrying lavender oil spray at all times is another way to keep the bed bugs away. But this too is just a rumor. While they may not like the spray, it wont get rid of them- if theyre really hungry, theyll find a way to overcome it. Dont go out and buy any scented type of spray you can find- ultimately, its just a waste of money. The one good thing about lavender spray, however, is if you spray some onto your pillow, it can help make falling asleep a lot easier. With this spray, you wont have as many sleepless nights.

Bed bugs will often fall victim to intense heat. However, they can even survive in heat for long periods of time, so if you are thinking about putting any infected clothing and bedding into dryers, make sure you keep it there for an extended amount of time.

There are some natural methods that do work. Both freezing and using steam or heat will work. Just make sure to expose the bugs to these temperatures for a while to guarantee effectiveness.

Diatomaceous earth is another remedy that works. This powder is known to kill bugs, but shouldnt be used for serious infestations. It would still be best to consult with an exterminator before using this option.

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Check out EPA's Bed Bug Clearinghouse.This website has information for pest control operators, schools, hotels, landlords, health care facilities, and many other audiences. The site is strongly filtered by EPA to provide only the most reliable information related to Bed Bugs, much of it is in a brochure format so that agencies, clinics, pest control operators and others can download and print the materials they find to be most valuable and want to share. The site is updated with new information as it becomes available.

The Association ofStructural Pest Control Regulatory Officials (ASPCRO) is comprised of pesticide state lead agency personnel who work together withEPAto address national issues related to the structural pest control industry. There is a search function on the front page of their website, and searching for bed bugs will provide you with meeting minutes and conference procedings related to EPA and the state's efforts to address bed bug and pesticide-related issues. Representing Montana is Linda Johns, MDA's Educationand AssessmentSection Supervisor,who may be reached at ljohns@mt.gov.

The Centers for Disease Controland EPA have determined that bed bugs are a pest of significant public health importance. Read more in the link to better understand risks associated with bed bugs and how government agencies are working together to provide support and resources to those affected.

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