Queens Bed Bug Registry Infestation Maps, Residential and Hotel

Permethrin is a synthetic version of Pyrethrum (Pyrethrin) - a naturally occurring substance which protects plants from insects. Unlike Picaridin, DEET and Lemon Eucalyptus, permethrin is an insecticide (kills insects) rather than an insect repellent. Permethrin is sprayed on clothing and other materials. It is non-staining, has no odour, and is resistant to heat, light and moisture. Used in conjunction with Picaridin or DEET repellents it is provides highly effective protection from mosquitos, ticks, fleas, bedbugs, flies and many other pests.

How To Use

Spray permethrin on bed linen, bed sheets, furniture, tiles or other fabrics. Never apply Permethrin directly to your skin. It's best to spray outdoors and let the sprayed stuff dry before using it. The effectiveness lasts a long time. Fabrics treated with permethrin will provide protection for up to two weeks - it even lasts for a wash cycle or two! Permethrin treated fabrics are considered safe for children. Avoid spraying near lakes and ponds as its toxic to fish. Pay attention to precautions and instructions on the product label.

Effectiveness

Permethrin affects the neurological system of bed bugs. Upon contact with permethrin-treated surfaces, bed bugs and other insects will fall off almost immediately, nearly all will die from this brief contact. Studies show permethrin-treated bed nets greatly reduce the infestation of bed bugs. It is most effective when used along with DEET (or Picaridin) repellents. One study showed 99.9% protection from bed bugs when using these two products together - this test was done in a situation where an unprotected person would receive an average of over 1000 bites per hour!

Though a very small percentage or people may experience minor skin irritation and redness from coming in contact with permethrin, it is virtually non-toxic to humans. Reactions to permethrin products are very rare.

Summary

Permethrin is a very safe and effective way to increase your protection against bed bugs. As with any product, carefully read and follow the label precautions and instructions for use.

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Renee Coreas interesting article, New York vs. Bedbugs, reveals relevant references which are very tough to come across regarding the infestation of bedbugs within New York and the laws that surround them. This article is mainly directed to rental residential properties, co-op homes and steps that the renters themselves may take regarding an infestation. It also mentions laws concerning the landlords and their responsibilities when dealing with bed bugs as well as their responsibilities in general under the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law, the New York City Housing Maintenance Code, New York Real Property Law and the New York City Health Code.

The landlords are the ones who are pretty much responsible for the removal of bed bugs, am I wrong? This article also states all the possible remedies for when a landlord refuses to pay for the eradication of bedbug infestation. It reflects back to one major, agonizing time from which is almost impossible to figure out where exactly this bedbug source came from. It also mentions how it is absolutely impossible to ensure that the bed bugs will never return into your homes again. It discusses co-ops and condo rules and regulations and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords. The warranty of habitability is also listed for reference which is very informative for tenants. You can find the warranty of habitability under the Real Property Law.

Remedial steps to take under the warranty includes a precedent case for reference. It also talks about the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law, which includes tenant rights to repairs and up-keep of a clean premise. That will in part talk about vermin present in your home and how to handle the situation at hand. It mentions the New York City Housing Maintenance Code which deals with all types of residences. It also mentions the sections and codes that specifically discuss the extermination of pests and insects as well as rodents. It mentions the New York City Health Code that discusses preventative measure to take when dealing with bed bugs. It also includes a question and answer section where questions are answered by none other than Renee Corea.http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/2009/07/13/bed-bugs-and-the-law-in-new-york-city/

If you are in need of a public advocate in the city of New York, you should contact Bill De Blasio. He has been a public advocate for the last eight years. He was the manager for Hilary Clintons successful campaign for U.S. Senate. The role of a public advocate is to watch, help, regulate and ensure residents of New York receive the services they should from their City. They deal with issues between tenants and landlords and ensure that they both act lawfully in every situation, including the extermination and prevention of all pests, such as bed bugs, cockroaches, insects and rodents.

http://pubadvocate.nyc.gov/services/HousingInformation.html

We came across yet another interesting article regarding Bedbugs. Must be our lucky day! Richard Siegler and Eva Talels, Dealing With Bedbugs discuss the impact that bed bugs have had on New York residents and how they deal with the massive infestation weve been hit by. They educate Condominium owners what steps to take when dealing with infestations in the unit. They set the limitations for the owner and for the occupant alike. They also discuss the precautions we need to take to prevent a bed bug infestation from occurring. However even the most cautious are still at high risk of getting a bed bug as their roommate. This article also discusses steps to take regarding damage to your furniture due to an infestation of bed bugs, rodents, cockroaches, and/or insects.

http://www.stroock.com/SiteFiles/Pub663.pdf

This article is extremely informative in regards to bed bugs, what they are, what they look like, and what the bites they leave behind look and feel like. It describes step by step how Hotels can now prevent the spread of bed bugs. It states that bed bugs are not causing any spread of diseases, at least theres one up-side to this whole craze. They show images of bed bugs in its actual size and an enlarged view of the bed bug. It is also informative for the frequent traveler that stays at hotels a lot. The measures the traveler needs to take to prevent them from entering your luggage which then in turn will infest your homes.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/vector/vector-faq1-hotel.pdf

The law that surrounds bed bugs is almost three years old according to Michael Wolfe. This article he wrote states how just how new this bed bug craze is. Now it is known that the landlords of the property are primarily responsible for the exterminating as they are supposed to keep the premise habitable. This article discusses the difference in laws in New Jersey and New York. It states who can sue for any damages caused by the bed bugs and the exterminating itself. It states that if the landlord denies or omits that fact that there are bed bugs in the unit he may be charged with fraud.

http://www.ehow.com/list_6305940_bed-bug-laws.html

There is a bed bug registry where you can check out any hotel or motel where you are planning to stay. The Bed Bug Registry is a no fee, public database of user-submitted bed bug reports from across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2006, the site has collected about 20,000 reports covering 12,000 locations. While you wont find any legal info on this site you can see if your building has been added to this growing database of apartments and buildings in NYC that have bedbug infections.

http://www.bedbugregistry.com/

The NYC Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) is mandated to establish rent adjustments for the approximately one million dwelling units subject to the Rent Stabilization Law in New York City. The Board holds an annual series of public meetings and hearings to consider research from staff, and testimony from owners, tenants, advocacy groups and industry experts.

The RGB staff is responsible for providing administrative support to the Board and prepares research regarding the economic condition of the stabilized residential real estate industry including operating and maintenance costs, the cost of financing, housing supply and cost of living indices. The RGB staff engages in year-round research efforts, publishes its reports for use by the public, other governmental agencies and private organizations, and provides information to the public on housing questions.

http://www.housingnyc.com/html/resources/faq/quality.html#demand

If you need legal help this is a great place to start. LawHelp/NY is an on-line tool for helping low-income New Yorkers solve their legal problems. The LawHelp/NY mission is as follows:

LawHelp/NY provides, and promotes access to, high-quality online information about free legal services throughout New York, about legal rights in a broad range of substantive areas, about the court system, and about related advocacy, government and social service organizations. We are committed to providing information that is user-friendly, in English, Spanish, and other languages, in order to help low-income and other vulnerable New Yorkers achieve equal access to justice.

http://www.lawhelp.org/ny/

The Legal Aid Society is a private, not-for-profit legal services organization, the oldest and largest in the nation, dedicated since 1876 to providing quality legal representation to low-income New Yorkers. It is dedicated to one simple but powerful belief: that no New Yorker should be denied access to justice because of poverty.

The Society handles 300,000 individual cases and matters annually and provides a comprehensive range of legal services in three areas: the Civil, Criminal and Juvenile Rights Practices. Unlike the Societys Criminal and Juvenile Rights Practices, which are constitutionally mandated and supported by government, the Civil Practice relies heavily on private contributions.

http://www.legal-aid.org/en/home.aspx

An Article written by Melanie West for the Wall Street Journal states that there is a new bed bug disclosure policy in play now for new leases on apartments. It says that when a lease is prepared, both landlord and tenant must sign a state form listing any bedbug infestations in the past year. Would-be renters then have a chance to back out of the lease agreement. Gov. David Patterson signed the policy in to law last month. According to this great article it says that 49% of people surveyed said they had or have a bed bug problem. According to this article bed bug infestation are everywhere these days. Many ways to prevent these little buggers from become a part of your life. Seal the holes in your homes as much as possible, pay close attention to any form of bites you may get thru ought the night, check your bed sheets for tiny little blood stains, and prayer always helps.

http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2010/09/15/scarlet-b-bedbug-disclosure-comes-to-new-york/

Jessica Presslerarticle is quite interesting and pretty much states that the bed bug disputes are filling up the docket in the New York City courts because of a decision made by a tenant refusing to pay rent because of a bed bug infestation in the unit. Also yet another similar article that goes on about the same issues. This article written by E.B. Solomont a staff reporter of The Sun says that a back in 2008 the Brooklyn court located had spotted some bed bugs. It sent the court room into a frenzy. Even though a spokeswoman says that the courts were bug free.

In 2008 there were almost ten thousand bed bug complaints, Im sure that number are probably quadrupled by now. It also goes to say what is pretty well known to us by now, that it is the responsibility of the landlord to cover all costs for the extermination of the buildings and units. It also talks about different cases that dealt with bed bugs and the results of the judgments in each instance. These cases set precedents to the judgments we deal with now in our courts. According to E.B. Solomon the reason there are all of these bed bug disputes is because its difficult to prove where the bed bugs came from.

http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2008/09/bedbug_law_emerges_as_hot_new.html

Another interesting little article that we found written by Nobugsonme. This one says that there is a legislation being proposed to the insurance companies making them give back the money to renters and owners that were forced to throw out their furniture and/or clothes because of their bed bug infestation. Some bed bug infestations could end up to be very pricey, it could burn big holes in the individual wallet.

Bed bug insurance legislation proposed in New York State

We found this very informative site rentlaw.com. It is very detailed describing bed bugs, what they are, where they live, and what they feed on, you. It states how bed bugs come out at night and invade your furniture such as your bed frame, couches and mattresses to name a few. The article also reminisces how bed bugs were almost extinct after DDT. However due to health and environmental concerns DDT was banned. Now we are dealing with a bed bug crises yet again. The question we all have now is how does one get them? and how does one get rid of bed bugs? also how does one prevent them from appearing and affecting our lives? All very important questions and answers seem scarce.

This article is pretty thorough and answers all of the above questions as much as possible, as well as other legal questions regarding bed bugs that need some answers. As for how they became famous again here in the U.S. it says that we should be extra careful when we travel, as bed bugs attach themselves on to your clothing and things you may have in your luggage. They may come in with visitors we have in our homes or places of work. Also we should be very careful when we travel as hotels and other accommodations may have a bed bug infestation. This article also describes how bed bugs may travel into our homes.

It says bed bugs can travel thru duct-works and cracks in between units, also when tenants are moving in and out of the building may cause for transfer of bed bugs. This article goes on to describe what bed bugs look like, how they live. It also recommends ways in which to keep your home clean and free of clutter. Regardless of how clean and tidy you are you may still get them. This article also has a section on important bed bug laws between landlords and tenants. It states that in New York State landlords are liable for the cost of treating a bed bug problem. This is good news for the tenants.

http://www.rentlaw.com/bedbugs.htm

Another great article written by Douglas Stern Landlords vs. Tenants: Who pays when bed bugs invade?. This article is full of great information. It says that in New Jersey a legislation was introduced stating that landlords are to cover all cost for the extermination of bed bugs, annual inspections and distributing educational material created by the state. The article says that landlords are to immediately treat reported infestations and to maintain a bed bug free environment in the entire complex. It also states that all landlords that do not comply will be fined $300 for each infested apartment and $1000 for each infested common area. Its a pretty penny for landlords.

They can also do regular maintenance of the common elements to help alleviate one of the reasons that vermin might infest a property. But unfortunately no matter how clean the property may be it still may get a bed bug infestation. This is because bed bugs are a creature of convenience, similar to louse. Bed bugs go from one affected person to another. They set up tent in bedrooms and couches. During the day they hide in the cracks and crevices in your home and they come out and feed at night. This article says that bed bugs resemble small little apple seeds. But as small as they are they multiply quickly and could turn into a difficult problem.

The article goes into detail of how bed bugs are brought in to an apartment and what attracts them to these apartments. This interesting read also states how they travel from unit to unit and room to room. It says how bed bug bites are often mistaken for mosquito bites, due to the fact that they itch and turn into little red bumps. This great little article also shows that there was a 500 percent increase of reported bed bug infestations. Its such a nuisance to have but for the landlord its a nuisance to pay for something you did not do and something you cannot control. There is never any guarantee that once youve exterminated bed bugs that they will never come back.

http://www.bedbugplague.com/?p=45

According to this article written by Grace West, two bills that are under consideration will provide renters with protection and compensation regarding the bed bug craze we are now facing. It says that one State Assembly member Linda B. Rosenthal from the Upper West Side and parts of Hells Kitchen is pushing a legislation that would require landlords to divulge any history of bed bug infestation. It states that the first bill would require disclosure of any instance of bed bug infestation dating back five years. The second bill provides a tax credit of up to $750 to help with the cost of replacing property lost due to a bed bug infestation.

It also goes into more detail as to what furniture and clothing can be included in the price. I know $750 seems miniscule compared to the real amount of what may have been spent on the items, but it is a start. Rosenthal also states if the state were in better economic condition perhaps the tax credit could be higher. The article also states that its not sure of when the two bills will be voted on.

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/New-Begbug-Bill-Would-Require-Landlords-to-Disclose-Innfestation-History-93724774.html

This article is full of useful information as it focuses on the legal end of the issues surrounding bed bugs. It says that New York city is vulnerable to bed bug infestations due to the fact that there is such a concentration of people living in such close quarters which makes it easy for them to migrate from one place to another. The article goes through series of questions and answers. From who is responsible for the cost of the extermination of bed bugs, to actions renters need to take when dealing with landlords whether legal or on your own. If legal action needs to be taken it describes the type of court you have access to in regards to bed bug and landlord issues. You can use a lawyer if you choose or you may represent yourself. It is important to know your laws, this article is very informative.

http://www.bedbugsguide.com/legal-issues-bed-bugs-new-york.htm

Found a great article dating back to 2009. This article written by Lindsey Christ for NY 1 is quite an interesting read when compared to the rise in bed bugs now in 2010. We thought bed bug infestations were bad then, now theyve almost quadrupled. The Department of Education describes how bed bugs are brought into our schools and into our lives. They are brought on student or teachers clothing, book bags and lunch bags.

The Department of Education refused to send exterminators into the schools affected until the specimens of what was found were sent to a lab. This just gave these bed bugs more time to populate those schools and create a major infestation. I guess they werent thinking ahead. It also states how the Museum of Natural History was affected by bed bugs. It says that the children in these affected schools should be given large sealed bags and they are to put their clothing and their book bags in them.

So if students have bed bugs the parents are told and asked to take action. Students and teachers were asked to do this, this way they can avoid a major infestation. It also states that the Department of Education could not completely control the bed bug problem, which is true. But they can however take preventative measures to keep the bed bug issue under control.

http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/109503/schools-report-rise-in-bed-bug-cases

An article written by Natalie Gee for the Epoch Times, recites all of the legal measures our government has taken and will take in regards to bed bugs. Bed bugs have become such a big part of our lives that we have created laws specifically for them. They haunt us and it needs to be at least toned down if they refuse to go into extinction. Several laws have been brought to the attention of government. Most are still in question and some have passed as laws.

A bed bug infestation can and possibly will create a substantial hole in our wallets, and depending on the infestation of these critters mental issues have also surfaced. This article goes into detail of certain laws that are yet to be passed, and one that did not pass. The one that did not pass was a tax credit law that would reimburse the person affect by a bed bug infestation for up to $750. This helps out with the cost for some of the furniture, clothes and other items that needed to be replaced due to bed bugs. But unfortunately it did not pass. It also discusses one that did pass.

This bill that passed grants prospective tenants and homeowners the right to a record of any bed bug infestation on the property. This gives the renters or buyers a more in depth look on the history of bed bug infestation, if any. It allows you to make an informed decision when renting a new place. It has been an emerging issue due to the fact that renters were being bitten almost immediately as they moved into their new place. Now stuck in a predicament with bed bugs and a lease they cant get out of, only because they werent properly informed.

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/39551/

If you ever have any bug related issues in New York City, feel free to call us either at Beyond Pest Control. Once again, and I cant stress this enough we are on call twenty-four hours a day seven days a week to kill those bugs, we arent kidding whether you call us at 9 am or midnight we will be available to take your call and either get rid of the bug infestation, or answer any questions you may have concerning the bug issue. I can honestly guarantee that there will be someone to answer that call. We make it our business to make you bug free!

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Are you waking up with itchy welts on your skin, or are there brown spots on your sheet that you cant explain? Perhaps youve noticed bugs that resemble apple seeds in or around your bed. If any of this is true there is a good chance that you have a bed bug infestation, and if so its important to contact a bed bug exterminator in Chicago as soon as possible.

Bed bugs may be small, but they are very hearty, and theyve been bugging humans and other warm blooded animals for thousands of years. The bed bugs in your home continue to be just as resilient. Each one can live for more than a year, even without food. Females lay 4-7 eggs every day, which add up to 500 through the course of their life. They are also excellent at hide and go seek, hiding in sheets, mattress crevices, baseboards, electrical outlets, They may congregate together if they find a good spot, but there are usually stragglers hanging out somewhere by themselves as well.

If youve just discovered bed bugs in your home, youre probably wonder where they came from. The answer? Just about anywhere. They may have climbed onto your jacket when it was hanging up at a restaurant, or there may have been a couple that decided your luggage looked like a good home when you went for that get away weekend last month. Bed bugs move fast and can be very discrete when they set their minds to it. They dont care whether your home is clean, dirty, or cluttered. An infestation is something that can happen to anyone.

Whats important is that you act quickly as soon as suspicions arise by contacting a bed bugs exterminator as soon as possible. Professional exterminators are not only trained to spot adult bed bugs, but they can also get to any eggs that have been laid, or newly hatched bugs which are difficult for a novice to spot.

Calling a professional is the best way to take care of an existing bed bug problem, however you can do your part in reducing the amount of bugs and making them easier to find. Sheets need to be washed in hot water on a regular basis, and when staying in hotels, it is a good idea to check the seams of the mattress and other furniture to prevent stowaways in your luggage.

Even if you dont suspect bed bugs in your home, it never hurts to check for them periodically around all their typical hiding places its better to catch them before they bite you or your children. And its best to get the help you need to make sure they are gone.

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How did bed bugs get into my home?Although a cluttered home will offer better hiding spots, the reality is that bed bugs possess a high affinity for blood, CO2, and warmth and will most likely not get into your home due to the dirt. If you live in a hostel or an apartment complex, they can walk between rooms. You can also introduce them into your home if youve ever bought used furniture. Alternatively, if you use public transport, theyll hide in purses, luggage, and backpacks.How can I get rid of bed bugs in my home?Cleaning everything from bedding, linen curtains to clothing. Scrub all the mattresses with a brush. Vacuum the bed and all the furniture in your home or a regular basis. Remove any clutter where the bed bugs can hide. Contact Bed Bugs Exterminator Queens and will offer you free bed bugs inspection.What are the signs there bed bugs in my house?Aside from seeing live bed bugs, youll discover rusty or reddish stains on your bed sheets from crushed bugs. Its also possible to spot eggs and eggshells or even dark spots from their excrement. For home bed bugs inspection and removal, contact Bed Bugs Exterminator Queens for a quote.How can I identify bed bugs on a mattress?Bugs hide in the folds, turfs, along the seams, and inside the mattress. Look out for any cracks and crevices that may act as hiding spots for bed bugs, eggs, and eggshells. You may discover rusty reddish stains on the mattress.What methods are applied in bed bugs extermination?

Is it possible to find bed bugs during the day?Generally, bed bugs are active during the night. They hide in the crevices and cracks during the daylight hours. Their best attacking time is at dawn when youre sound asleep. Therefore, it can be painstaking to spot them in broad daylight.Do I need to prepare my home for bedbug inspection?Be sure to move a few items from the house as possible. Whatever you move should be thoroughly checked. Wash all the linen and bedding with hot water. Make sure that all the items are dried. Get free bed bugs inspection for your home from Bed Bugs Exterminator Queens.What measures can I take to prevent bed bug infestation in my home?

Do I need to call a professional bed bugs exterminators?Beg bugs infestation is a crisis, and its always advisable to call an expert who can offer free home bed bugs inspection and come up with ways of eliminating them. At Bed Bugs Exterminator Queens, were experts in bed bugs extermination. For free bed bugs inspection and removal, contact us at (718) 683-5181.

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Thank you for visiting our Pest Control and Extermination Website! Bedbugs Exterminator Bronx offers Pest Management services to homes and businesses all across the Borough of Queens. If you are visiting this site from one of the other four Boroughs, we are happy to inform you that we provide affiliate services to all of New York City.

The last twenty years have seen an epidemic rise in Bedbug Infestations. It doesnt matter how clean your home is or in what neighborhood you reside in, Bedbugs are a potential problem for everyone in the borough. New York City as a whole is a breeding ground for Bedbugs exactly because of what makes the city so great. The immense population density and the huge amount of tourists and visitors to the city make the area a haven for these tiny creatures.

The reason we started Bedbugs Queens was because we recognized the headache that Bedbugs represent and we wanted to do everything that we could to make lives easier across the city. We have a large and dedicated staff of impeccably trained and highly responsible Pest Management Specialists with decades of experience combating various forms of Pest Infestation, including Bedbugs.

Bedbugs used to be a big problem in New York and went away for a long time. It is believed that the widespread use of fumigation for roaches and other pests eliminated most of the problem. As exterminators turned to traps for roaches and rats, Bedbugs started to make a comeback because they are not effectively corralled by traps and baits.

Bedbug Removal may be our trademark service, but we also provide Extermination and Control Services for any Pest Problems that you are currently facing or would like to avoid in the future.It doesnt matter if you have termites in your floors, roaches in your walls, or raccoons in your ceiling, we have the tools and passion to get the job done right, right away!

In addition to our home and residential service, our Exterminators and Field Biologists are also highly skilled in treating Commercial properties of all kinds. No business is too large or too small.

Whether you need your restaurant treated for roaches or you have a sensitive workspace like a laboratory or hospital that requires a specific treatment protocol, we have the training to get the job done effectively and efficiently.

We can arrange to provide our services at any time that you prefer. We recognize that some businesses may best be suited to bi-annual treatments, whereas others may need treatment and/or inspection much more frequently.

At Bedbugs Exterminator Queens, we recognize our obligation to both protect the environment and act in the best health interests of our customers. We follow rigid guidelines and use methods which provide maximum effectiveness with minimum impact on the environment and particular concern for your safety.

We also provide training classes where we can teach you or your employees what they can do to eliminate pests at home or at the workplace.

Our highly detailed seminars will train you how to personally take care of Pest Infestations in your home or at your workplace. With our help, you can learn how to effectively safeguard your home from all of the most frustrating pests.

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All About Queens

Queens is one of the five Boroughs of New York. Queens is located on the eastern side of New York City on Long Island, adjacent to Brooklyn. Queens is the largest of the five boroughs in terms of land mass, and Brooklyn is the only borough that has a greater population.

Queens became a member of New York City proper in 1899, when the five boroughs voted to incorporate. Queens is both a borough and a county, and the county is also named Queens.

Queens is one of the most highly populated places in the United States. If it were its own city, it would be larger than every city in the country besides Chicago, L.A., and Brooklyn.

Queens was first established in 1683, when the colony of New York was divided into 12 counties. Queens was named after Catherine of Braganzia, queen of King Charles II. Queens County used to be much larger, but the county was split when it joined New York City. Today, the area of Queens County that was split off is known as Nassau County.

Queens is a very unique place because of the level of diversity it fosters. There are more nationalities and ethnicities represented in Queens than any city in the rest of the world. The population of Queens is greater than two million, and almost half of those inhabitants are foreign born. In Queens, there are nearly 150 languages spoken, and inhabitants come from over 100 different countries.

Many people think of New York City as a metropolis of apartment and condominium living, but Queens actually offers a great variety of places to live. As one approaches Manhattan, most people live in huge multi-unit apartment buildings, but the further away from Manhattan that you get, the more diverse the housing options become.

The neighborhoods with the densest populations are Long Island City, Ridgewood, and Astoria. On the eastern edge of the borough, the neighborhoods become quite suburban, with a large number of single-family homes. The most suburban neighborhoods are those such as Little Neck, Douglaston, and Bayside. These neighborhoods share much more in common with neighboring Nassau County than they do Astoria or Manhattan.

One of the main reasons that Queens experiences such diversity is because two out of the three airports which represent New York City are located in the borough. The airports, La Guardia and John F. Kennedy International Airport, are huge economic drivers in the borough, and they ferry millions into and out of the city each year.

Queens has a lot of fun and interesting stuff to do. If you are a fan of food with international flavor, Queens is one of the best places to visit in the world. Every neighborhood in Queens has its own restaurants and cafes which cater specifically to the residents of the neighborhood, meaning that whatever you are craving, there is somewhere in the borough that makes it better than anywhere else in the world.

The borough is also the home of the New York Mets as well as one of the most highly regarded tennis tournaments in the world, the United States Open.

Rockaway beach is a fantastic place to visit for a day in the sun, and there are also fantastic museums such as the New York Hall of Science and the Queens County Farm Museum.

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chris:

My husband and I and 2 other couples are staying in the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas at the end of this month. I am getting nervous about going away with all this bed bug talk. Any talk of bed bugs there?

Peggy:

We are headed to 4 Queens in Vegas just a week out. I called to see if I should come armed, the hotel desk put me though to CS to Guest services, to Guest Services manager and at that point I was informed it was a nationwide problem. That says a BIG YES, WE HAVE THEM AT 4 QUEENS LV without admitting. Does anyone know? Im ready to cancel vacation! H>>E>>L>>P!

John:

I canceled my reservation at the Days Inn Hershey due to bed bug report. Now I have reservations at the Comfort Inn, 7744 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA, US, 17112. I havent seen any reports of bed bugs here but that doesnt mean they dont have them. Any information/help is greatly appreciated.Thank you.

ame:

HI. We are going to Myrtle Beach next week. 9/5. Have there been any reports atCheck-In Address: ADVANTAGE SERVICES 1784 HIGHWAY 17 BUSINESS N., SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575, United StatesUnit address: 5905 S. KINGS HIGHWAY, Room 4313 , MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29575,Thanks!

Jeanie:

I am interested in the Best Western in Napoleon Ohio. I will be sending a crew of men there next week and I would like to know if this hotel has had any problems with bed bugs.1290 Independence Dr. Napoleon Ohio 43545

Tim Paretti:

Staying in Washington,DC at the Hilton Garden Inn on 14th St. I am a little concerned.

Cathy:

Can you please check to see if bed bugs exist at the Westin Hotel, 50 South Capitol Avenue, IndianapolisIN ? Thanks

Janet:

Please let me know whether there are bed bug complaints forDoubletree Metropolitan Hotel New York City

569 Lexington AvenueNew York, NYUnited States, 10022

Gerry Farkas:

Planning on staying at the Grand Hyatt 42nd at Park Ave. New York in early October. Any reports of bugs at that Hotel?

Marvin:

Going to Branson, Mo in the muddle of sept staying at the Surry Inn, are there any reports of Bed Bugsthere?

Pam Burk:

My parents suffered bedbug bites at the Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Covington. My mother was bitten while there, but did not know what they were. After arriving home, her bites became infected and she went to the Dr. who told her he suspected bed bugs. They called an exterminator and he is quoting them $800 for treatment. Now my dad is being bitten. Have you had any other complaints from this location? My parents were there the weekend of July 2, 2010 for my daughters wedding.

pat klingenbeck:

Will be staying in las vegas in september, at treasure island and was wondering if there have been complaints of bed bugs.Any info on las vegas hotels would be appreciated.

KM:

We will be staying at Disneys Caribbean Beach Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL (900 Cayman WayLake Buena Vista, FL 32830.) Do you have a way of finding out official health reports or history and remedy of this?

Jeanie:

Please check the Knights Inn at 2395 Scott st., Napoleon OhioPlease let me know as soon as you can Thank you

cheryl beckmann:

i will be going to san diego next month and i wondered if the town and country resort and convention center has any bedbug complaints. thanks.

Craig:

Hi ,I am planning on staying in Columbus, Ohio this weekend any information onHyatt on Capitol Square75 East State Street,Columbus, Ohio, USA 43215Doubletree Guest Suites Columbus50 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215-4145Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown Hotel35 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215Thanks

Chris:

Hi there, we are planning to stay at Cedar Lodge Condos in Pigeon Forge, TN the 2nd weekend in September. Just wondering if you have any info on this location to see if they might have bedbugs? Love this site!Thanks a bunch,Chris

Erin:

Hi,Ive planned a trip to NYC and realized after the fact that they are having issues with bed bugs (which I suppose is pretty much the case everywhere). So now Im panicking. Could you please tell me if you have heard of any bed bug problems at the St James Hotel at 109 W 45th Street. Is there a way to find out about reported cases at hotels and if the hotel has done anything to rectify it?Thanks!!

Fred Halfen:

We have future stays at the Ramda Inn North Platte, NE ; Super 8 Rifle, CO; and the Ramada Select Green River, UT. Are there any reports from these locations?

Colleen Edwards:

Anything on bugs at the Embassy Suites Rockside in Independance, OH. I hear Ohio has a big problem and Im heading there on Sunday.thanks!Colleen Edwards

voorpatz:

well be staying at the Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, NY. ive heard some bad reports concerning NYC. any news about the Marriott?thanks

dawn:

Hi,We will be traveling for me to have surgery with a specialist. Would make for a miserable recovery to end up with BBs! Please let me know if you find any problems with:Howard Johnson, Murfreesboro, TNComfort suites perimeter center, Atlanta, GAThanks!

Angie:

Any bedbug reports here?Embassy Suites Atlanta Galleria2815 Akers Mill Road, Atlanta, Georgia, United States 30339THANKS SOOOO MUCH

mary beth:

i will be staying at a marriot hotel near chelsea pier? i believe it is the fairfield inn manhatten/chelsea. anyone know about bedbugs at this hotel?

JP:

What is the latest on Hilton Hotel on 6th Avenue in New York City? Thank you!

Pat:

planning a trip to Branson, Mo. what Motels are safe.looking at Angel inn, Grand Oaks, Quality Inn?Branson landing

Sandy:

Hello,I am stying at the Embassy Suites and Conference Center Murfreesboro TN this weekend. Any bed bug reports on this hotel? 1200 Conference Center Boulevard, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States 37129ThanksSandy

gigi:

Has there been a bed bug issue at the Wingate by Wyndham hotel in West Chester, Ohio?Orthe Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World?

Tracy:

Will be going to Las Vegas soon. Any problems with bed bugs and The Monte Carlo?

Pat Perkins:

I am going to Branson the week of Oct 15-18 and am wondering if there are any hotels or motels with reports of bed bugs

Ashley:

We are staying at the Days Inn on The Days Inn Gatlinburg On The River, 304 Hemlock St.,Gatlinburg, TN 37738, in early October. Have they have any reports of bed bugs??Thanks!

Jim:

Planning to stay at Holiday inn Express 2300 North Main Street Roswell NM 88201 and Holiday Inn Express Balloon Fiesta Park 5401 Alameda Blvd NE Albuquerque NM 87113 wondering if there are any bed bug issues. Thanks! Jim

Cathy McDowell:

Wondering if there have been any reports on Intercontinental at Times Square

karen:

Hows the New york Palace for bedbugs?thanks

Jeanne:

I have a trip scheduled in Vegas the last week in October. I getting increasingly uneasy as I am staying at the Bellagio. Is there any hotels in vegas that have the least reports for bed bugs????

ashley farmer:

has the Quality Suites The Royal Parc Suites the address is 5876 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial HwyKissimmee Florida 34746 please call me at 859-437-0773

judy meridith:

Would you check to see if the Club Quarters hotel at Wall-street has any reports of bed bugs. Thank you so much.

Lisa A. Gaus:

Im going to a conference at The Park Vista Doubletree Hotel in Gatlinburg, TN later this month. Have you had any complaints of bed bugs there? The street address is 705 Cherokee Orchard Road. Thanks!

Susanders Sanders:

Destination is Old Town Hotel in Wichita, Kansas. Anyone know of reports of bedbugs? Thanks so much!

Hanna:

Hi there,Urgent request! We have reserverations at the Borgata in Atlantic City, NJ, for tomorrow and Friday nights, September 2 and 3. I just read on TripAdvisor that there have been recent reports of bed bugs! To make matters worse, hotel management has not bothered to respond to the Tripadvisor complaints. Can you find out if the hotel is addressin the problem? Im thinking I need to cancel my reservation!

Bed Bug Girl:

Hi Barbara sweet,I searched a number of online databases and could not find any reports of bed bugs at Ballys in Atlantic City Ballys tower specifically.

Thanks,Bed Bug Girl

Liz28:

Have any complaints been made about:Embassy Suites New York102 NORTH END AVENUENew York, NY 10281Embassy Suites

Bed Bug Girl:

Hi Cindi Luther,

I have searched a number of online databases and could not find any reports of bed bugs at the Hilton Airport in Indianapolis, IN.

ThanksBed Bug Girl

Bed Bug Girl:

Hi Claudine,

I have searched a number of databases and could not find any reports of bed bugs at Courtyard by Marriott, Hutchinson Island Oceanside, 10978 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, FL, nor at Clarion Hotel, 260 E. Merritt Island, Causeway SR520, Merritt Island, FL.

Thanks,Bed Bug Girl

Eileen:

Can you tell me if there have been any reports of bed bugs at the Radisson Hotel- Pittsburgh Green Tree address is: 101 Radisson Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Scott Kirkpatrick:

I have a friend who will be staying at the Holiday Inn in Kearney, Nebraska on the night of August 19th. Are there any reports of bed bugs?

Nicola Guesken:

Follow this link:
Check your Hotel Apartment for complaints of Bed Bugs pg2

Bed bugs can enter homes by latching onto used furniture, luggage and clothing, and by traveling along connecting pipes and wiring. The resources on this page can help home owners, renters,and tenants prevent bed bug infestations and safely control them when they occur.

Right to a bed bug free environment : For tenants in New York, the right to a bedbug-free environment is included in New York City's Housing and Maintenance Code, Subchapter 2, Article 4 , which specifically names bedbugs in the list of insects the landlord is legally obligated to eradicate.

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) lists bedbugs as a Class B violation, which means that they are considered hazardous and that the landlord has 30 days to correct the problem. The landlord must eradicate the infestation and keep the affected units from getting reinfested. Learn more by reading the Metropolitan Council on Housing Fact Sheet on Bed Bugs .

Notice of Bed Bug Infestation History : New York City Administrative Code 27-2018.1 , which the Governor signed into law on August 31, 2010, mandates that new residential tenants in New York City be given a one-year bed bug infestation history. All State supervised rental and mutual housing companies in New York City are required to provide new residential tenants with a completed copy of this notice, which is also available on the agency's website . Learn more by visitingthe Metropolitan Council on Housingpage on Bed Bugs .

If a landlord fails to disclose bed bug history : Tenants can use the form DBB-N Tenants Complaint of Owners Failure to Disclose Bed Bug Infestation History/Notice and Order: Tenants have to call 1-866-275-3427 or call/visit one of the borough offices to request a copy of the form; the form will be mailed to the tenants address.

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A bed bug feeding on a human.

Bed bugs are back, as many urbanites know. And while exterminators usually can eliminate bed bugs, a study shows that some of the pesky insects are developing resistance to pesticides.

Bed bugs feed on human blood.

There are several kinds, but the one best adapted to U.S. homes and hotels is Cimex lectularius. Bed bugs hide in bed frames and mattresses typically. They feed about once every five to 10 days, and not just at night. There are some reports that the bugs can harbor bacteria and diseases such as HIV and hepatitis B virus, but the insects have not been found to transmit disease.

The resistance study by toxicologist John Clark at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and his colleagues found that some bed bugs in New York City continued to thrive after being treated with pyrethroid insecticides, in particular deltamethrin, which attack their nervous systems.

A comparative sample of bed bugs from Florida showed no such resistance.

The New York bugs have acquired mutations in their nerve cells, which blunt the neurotoxic effect of the pyrethroid toxins used against them, according to Clark and his colleagues at Korea's Seoul National University.

The mutations affect sodium channels (resembling pores) in the neurons' outer membrane, where electrical nerve impulses are produced. In the past, these nervous system poisons could effectively paralyze and kill the bugs, but this is no longer always the case.

Using molecular techniques, the researchers sequenced genes related to the sodium ion channel's operation in both groups and identified two mutations found only in the resistant population. Similar mutations have been found in other pyrethroid-resistant insects and are likely the cause of the resistance in bed bugs, Clark and colleagues said.

The results are detailed in the November 2008 issue of the Journal of Medical Entomology.

264 times more resistant

Resistance means mutations are acquired over time by selection with pyrethroid, so the neuronal pores no longer respond to their toxic effects. Clark and colleagues found that these pores in New York City bed bugs are now as much as 264 times more resistant to deltamethrin.

This means that even if treated, New York City bed bugs can continue to feed on humans.

The researchers are not sure how widely this resistance has spread beyond New York.

"This type of pyrethroid resistance is common in many pest insects and the failure of the pyrethroids to control bed bug populations across the United States and elsewhere indicates that resistance is already widespread," Clark said.

The good news

Unless the researchers sampled every population of bed bugs in New York, it is unlikely that all NYC bed bugs are resistant to the insecticide, said Louis Sorkin, an entomologist at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

Also, most pest control companies rely on more than one insecticide to combat bed bugs, he said. The ideal is to use a combination of chemicals that have different modes of action perhaps one is good at killing the adults and nymphal stages immediately while another is better at lingering and killing bugs days later and come from different chemical families, not just pyrethroids, Sorkin said.

Exterminators also have different ways to administer insecticides, which can make a difference foams, powders, aerosols. However, over-the-counter aerosol bombs are not recommended. They just cause the bugs to scatter, Sorkin said, and fail to get inside cracks where bugs can hide.

"Some people don't like to say they have bed bugs. They try to take care of it themselves, Sorkin said. But amateur attempts often just push the bugs away for a while and spread them into neighboring properties.

Many urban dwellers like to "trash pick," or go through the furniture and clothes that are left out on the curb before they are taken away by the garbage service. But nowadays, some of that furniture was put out as trash because it came from a home infected with bed bugs.

"People think, 'That's a nice piece of furniture,' and take it home. They get a bargain. The bed bugs are free, but controlling them is expensive," Sorkin said.

Integrated pest management

The state of the art in extermination is integrated pest management, Sorkin said, which means a multi-pronged attack that goes beyond spraying or misting insecticides.

Techniques include caulking, spackling and using other sealants to fill cracks and crevices, refinishing and sealing floors, injecting frozen carbon dioxide "snow" into electronics to freeze pests, re-painting walls and other surfaces, using low-moisture steam and clothes dryer heat to kill bugs, and injecting bug-killing dust into electrical outlets and switches. Sorkin and others recently collaborated with Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann and Cathy Pichler of the New York State IPM Program at Cornell University on an integrated pest management plan for homeless shelters in New York, which are susceptible to bed bugs.

"A lot of exterminations work because not all the populations here are resistant," Sorkin said. There are 400 products registered in New York for bed bug control, he said, although many of them are made of the same chemicals in different strengths, ratios and preparations.

There is even one company in Queens, New York, that works with moving companies for a total isolation approach for tough cases. Specially trained movers pack up your apartment and seal everything in plastic, Sorkin said, before taking everything to the company's fumigation center. Packages are opened and sealed up in an environment filled with toxic gas. Meanwhile, the empty apartment is also vacuumed and treated, and clothing is isolated and bagged.

"People have a lot of clutter in their apartments, but the more things are isolated, the better," Sorkin said.

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It was Friday, May 26 when Ariel Esposito-Bernard was vacuuming her sons bedroom carpet and spotted the first bug.

Horrified, I scooped it into a baggie and stared at it, praying fervently that God turn it into a grasshopper, a spider, a centipede really anything except what it was; a bed bug, the Queens, New York momlater shared on Facebook.

What would follow in the next few days wasas frustrating as it was heartbreaking. Esposito-Bernard says she spent hours at the laundry mat, costing herhundreds of dollars. Night after night, the family was forced to throw awayevery single thing that could not be boiled or washed and dried on high heat. (Their curtains even melted in the process.)

But all their work was useless, and through somber words she shared, its all gone.

Just days after finding the first bug, Esposito-Bernard, her husband Chris, and their sons, 4-year-old Hunter and 19-month-old Sawyer, had lost everything.

I would like to say I was unaffected as I tossed my records, books, kids toys, furniture, shoes, cards, the kids library, rugs, beds, cribs, bookshelves etc in the trash, because in the end, it is just stuff, Esposito-Bernard admits, but I was. I sobbed over my sons trains as I tried to boil them and melted the entire pot. Chuggingtons mixed with Thomas all melted together, salted with my tears. I sobbed as I tossed the books I spent hours reading the boys.

In an interview with Babble, Esposito-Bernard explains that she called an exterminator right away, but that suddenly the week turned into a whirlwind of hell.

The most disturbing part, she says, isthat bed bugs arent just hardto find; theyre nearly impossible to get rid of.

You dont know where the bugs and eggs are, she continues. They are smaller than a grain of rice. They were in between the pages of books, and everything else that we began to inspect. They hide in all the cracks and crevices of the house, and since they dont just come out to chill, they are nearly impossible to clean, or kill.

Between the bed bugs themselves and the pesticides that destroyed everything else during the extermination process, the Esposito-Bernard family had said goodbye tonearly everything they owned.

Eventually we realized we could save nothing We were tossing memories.

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Eventually we realized we could save nothing, she says quietly. We spent hours trying to save my sons books, because they were important to us. The memories of reading the books to him; my husband reading to my son before he was born.

We were tossing memories, she relents.

The photo books, my husband made a huge one for our anniversary, all of the furniture, the kids toys, everything, Esposito-Bernard continues.One of the only things I saved was a handwritten book from my brother, which I sealed into a plastic bag with a note that says dont open until 2019, she says chuckling. I want to make sure that all the eggs are dead.

Its clear that themom-of-two has kept her humor through it all. While she may have lost nearly all of her possessions, she didjokingly point outthat there are still some things that remain a humongous stock pile of melted trains, for example.

In some ways its cathartic, to hear someone in the middle of what many people would consider to be devastating, finding something to smile about.

It was hard, she confesses, My brain kept saying that this is all our stuff; this is everything that we have accumulated. Living in New York, there isnt room for extra [things], so everything that we have, is very important to us. But, it has also been a cleansing time, she says, reflecting on what she has learned through the process.

I have oscillated between losing it and reminding myself its just stuff, Esposito-Bernardshared on Facebook. My family is healthy and intact. It is a season. It. Is. A. Season. It wasnt the books or those specific toys we played with that made [them] feel loved. It wasnt the exact crib we laid the boys in that made them feel safe. It was us. It was our time, our attention and our love that made our home. We will start over. We will build a new home.

And as she quipsto Babble, at least we wont have to hire movers when we move into it!

But jokes aside, the experience has been life-changing for the Esposito-Bernard family, in more ways than one.

I wrote, what I wrote, she says of her Facebook post, because I was trying to make the point that sometimes you have a lot, sometimes you have a little, but none of that is wrapped up in material goods.Right now, we have nothing, but our family is safe and healthy, and everyone that we have ever touched has come around, all at the same time, to stand together with us. And its reminding me that we have a lot. It has been breathtaking and incredible, and is a good example of what I want to teach my boys, that life is really about.

I know a little something about what thats like myself. After my husband left me and our kids five years ago, I lost nearly everything too, and was even thrust into poverty for a period of time.But inthe process, I learned more about myself and of life than I ever could have imagined.

Right now, the Esposito-Bernard family has almost nothing left from the life they used to lead; nothing, that is, except for everything that is truly important.

My son misses his books, Esposito-Bernard says, but what he is learning, is that he still has us.

If you wish to help the Esposito Bernard family build their new future, you can support them through a GoFundMe accountthat was started by their friends.

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Before a person can prevent an infestation, it is important to know what they are, how they live and what they look like. Once you know what they look like, hopefully, before you bring them home, you can avoid staying in hotels that have them.

Simply, they are small parasites that live in mattresses and other types of soft furniture. They are nocturnal and are hard to spot during the day. They are oval-shaped, and once they have fed on blood are reddish brown in color. If you ever see an insect in your home or hotel room that is flattish, oval-shaped and reddish brown, you should catch it and try to identify it.

These parasites feed on blood, primarily human blood. This is a major creep factor is associated with them beyond simply having a home pest. They come out at night, crawl on your sleeping body and make a meal of you. Some people may find the vampire myth sexy but nobody, except maybe an entomologist, can say the same about these insects.

For most people the idea of having them is completely repulsive. They are sneaky, gross and hated around the world. They attack people when they are at their most vulnerable and leave few signs behind.

New York City is #1 in many things, but it was not prepared to become the American city with the heaviest infestation. There is a simple reason for this resurgence. International travel gives these bugs new homes quickly. New York City is certainly a major travel hub. Vacationers head to NYC but the main culprit of the outbreak is people who travel for business.

Vacationers simply go from their home to a hotel and back. They are much less likely to drop these parasites in enough hotels to cause a major problem; although vacationers are often a victim, and bring them home unknowingly. People in business spend weeks or months hotel hopping. As our society has become global these bugs have staged a comeback.

The U.S. almost got rid of them early in the last century. Then international travel became more common and people were staying in hotels in countries that were still dealing with them. People would go to different countries and bring home a little something extra in their luggage and clothing. The U.S. now has a new booming industry eradication of these pests.

New York City may have them but how does one avoid staying in a hotel that has an active infestation. The insidious thing about these pests is that they do not always live in the flea-bag motels. It would be easy to stay in a slightly more expensive hotel but that is no guarantee of an infestation-free accommodation. Actually, the more expensive hotels are just as likely to have infestations.

With the Internet age in full force there is a website that is devoted to the places with reported infestations. The Bed Bug Registry is a website where people can report their sightings and experiences. People can use this free resource to avoid bringing home an unwanted souvenir.

These insects are sneaky little devils. They only come out in the dark unless the infestation is extreme. When you turn on the lights of your hotel room, they will quickly scurry away. Although it is hard to spot them, they do leave visible signs behind.

The most prevalent signs are blood smears on the sheets and waste along the bedrails. They hide behind the headboard, along the railings of the bed and between the mattress and bedsprings. If you cannot spot the little beasties, you should become accustomed to the other signs. These pests shed skin and leave fecal matter behind. This looks like a pile of pepper or coarse ash in areas where they nest.

People may not want to spend their evenings hunting for these bugs but that is better than bringing them home. Just strip the bed, check under the box springs and glance behind the headboard. If you see any signs, ask for a new room or find a new hotel.

Normally the vehicles that you ride in are not a problem when it comes to these insects. Places where people sleep or gather cause problems. There are things that you can do to keep the bugs from coming home with you. The use of a hard suitcase is one of the best things that one can do to keep them from hitching a ride home with you. Putting your clothing into a re-sealable plastic bag before putting them into the suitcase keeps them out of your clothing.

Remember that the hotels are there to serve you. You can ask them about their policy. How often do they inspect? Do they have an exterminator come in on a regular basis? Is the housekeeping staff knowledgeable? Asking these questions will not offend the staff at a quality hotel.

Once you are in the room, you want to keep your suitcase on top of a table or dresser. You should keep your clothes packed for a brief stay. You do not have to put your clothes in the bureau or closet.

When you come home unpack in a room that plenty of hard light-colored surfaces. Shake out and wash your clothing before putting them away. Inspect your luggage. Pay close attention to the handle and wheel area of the suitcase.

Even if you accidentally stay overnight in a hotel that has an active infestation there are ways to prevent bringing them home. Wash everything that is washable prior to re-entering your home. This includes clothing, linens and bags that contain clothes. If you cannot wash it, wipe it down. If you cannot wipe it down, put it in a bag for a year. That may sound extreme but these insects can survive for an entire year without feeding again.

Hotels are not the only place that one can pick up these bugs. Guests to your home can bring them in; children can get them at sleepovers or at camp and you can even get them by picking up a castoff piece of furniture that someone left at the side of the street. The owner of that free couch or mattress may have thrown it away because of bugs. Clean every previously owned item that comes into your home.

Even the most cautious people may still end up with a hitchhiker in their suitcase. Anyone can get them but you need to get rid of them as quickly as possible. The easiest way to rid your home of these pests is to contact a pest control company and let them deal with it. You can try DIY extermination but they are very hard to kill. Only a few chemicals will work on them. If you use the right pest killer but miss a few bugs, you will be right back where you started.

Talk to your neighbors. One of the best ways to find the best service is to find out whom your neighbor uses. Sure, it may be a little embarrassing but you do not have to be too specific about why you need a pest company.

Check the ads of the company. If they do not specifically mention these bugs, they may not be experienced their eradication. Ask questions of your pest control company. Make full use of your free consultation and inspection prior to making a decision. Do not listen to grandiose claims. It is difficult to get rid of these bugs. A reputable company will not claim that they can get rid of your problem with one visit.

When the pest company comes to treat your home, they will give you some homework. All homeowners need to do their part by following the instructions that the pest control company suggests. Remember, they are the professionals and you are paying for that knowledge. Follow their advice.

Although they bite, they do not transmit any diseases. However, some people are allergic to the bites. This can cause red and itchy circles to appear on the body. A little cortisone cream will control the itching but the only way to avoid bites is to rid your home of the infestation. Severe scratching of the bites may potentially lead to an infection but this is unrelated to the bugs themselves. If you itch until you break the skin, wash the sore area with soap and water to avoid infection.

The bites normally occur in clusters. There will be a line or collection of little circles on a part of the body. If you notice an unexplainable rash on your body that presents itself as itchy circles, check for an infestation. The inner arms, face and neck are prime feeding spots. These areas are often left uncovered during sleep and are easy places for the bugs to feed.

With the high number of infestations occurring in New York City the city has had to put a few recommendations into place to help combat the problem. Disposing of infected material is a major problem. When people put household items at the curb for the New York City sanitation department to pick up, people who may need the items salvage them for their own use. This spreads the infestation from home to home.

When disposing of a household item that has an active bug population New York City recommends the owner put a sign on the item that announces that it contains bed bugs. This gives the potential new owner a heads up as to what they may be bringing home with their new treasure. If the person disposing of the item can place it into a trash bag, they should do so. This keeps the bugs from leaving and keeps people from knowing what you are throwing away.

People should cut or damage larger items prior to placing them at the curb. A large slice in a mattress, box springs or couch will make it less attractive to scavengers. Do not bring new items into the home until the infestation has been eradicated. Failure to do so just gives them new places to hide and breed. An infested item is not something that one should donate. Giving to charity is great but giving something that will simply cause additional problems to the person you are trying to help is not very nice.

Apartment owners in New York City have the additional problem of keeping them from moving from apartment to apartment. Ask all tenants to report an infestation to the building management immediately. The owner or manager of the building will then be able to call an exterminator in to handle the problem. One should inspect all vacant apartments prior to finding a new tenant. It is easier to treat an empty apartment instead of one that is occupied.

Places where people come to stay for short durations are typically hit hard. The homeless, elderly and medically vulnerable do not need the additional stress of suddenly discovering that their sanctuary is also a haven for these parasites. This is a sensitive issue but one that does need to be addressed.

It is much easier to prevent an infestation than it is to treat one. All staff in any group living situation should be trained to interview new guests. The home should develop a regular set of questions that pinpoint possible carriers while allowing the person answering the questions to maintain their dignity and self-respect. Staff should ask the questions in a respectful and compassionate manner. When one feels as though someone is interrogating them, they may not give truthful answers.

Keeping bugs out can mean getting rid of plush and upholstered furniture. Bed frames should be metal, plastic and metal furnishing and no headboards are the best defense against them finding a hiding place. Linens and anything made of wood should be white. It is easier to spot them on a light colored surface. Box springs should be in a plastic sleeve. Do not use anything made of wicker. The open weave of wicker gives them too many places to hide.

Make eradication part of the culture of the home. Talk openly about them and encourage all residents to report any that they see. Getting rid of the taboo and shame associated will go far toward an open discourse within the home.

Have an exterminator on contract. If you have, or have had a problem, keep your exterminators coming by. They can check for pests and correct any problems early.

Reports of bugs being spotted in New York City public schools have parents concerned. The schools are required by law to report any instances. The infestations are not severe but do show just how prevalent they are. The schools claim that there are just a few bugs here and there but people should still be on the lookout.

Nobody expects to get these bugs from their movers. The surprising fact that movers are spreading them shocks people moving to a new home. The bugs hitch a ride in the moving truck and just wait for a comfy sofa to come in. This is the type of housewarming gift nobody wants or needs. It is important to ensure that you use a quality moving company. Many small unreliable companies out there are more than willing to take your money without offering a great service. Check the references of any moving company that you may be thinking of hiring.

According to ABC News, tourism is being adversely affected by these bugs. The Empire State Building and Bloomingdales, both top tourist attractions, have had recorded these bugs being spotted. When people read about this, they sometimes choose to take their vacation dollars elsewhere. People simply do not want to vacation is an area that has such creepy crawlies creeping around. A city that gets a reputation for being unclean or buggy quickly drops on the list of potential places to visit.

They do not bite if the lights are on. This is a myth. While they are most active at night, they will bite if the lights are on and there is a tasty body part handy.

Using pesticides will eradicate an infestation. This is a myth. The chemicals will not get into all the areas where they reside. You need to do a careful visual inspection and properly clean all infested rooms and items.

If an item is infested, the only option is to throw it away. This is a myth. If you can clean it, you can get rid of the bugs. If you cannot clean it, bag and store it for one year to control a new outbreak.

They are not known to spread disease. This is a fact. This was previously mentioned as a fact but bears repeating. While they are annoying and gross most experts believe that they do not carry illness.

Their bites give you itchy welts. This is both true and a myth. People that are allergic to bug bites will have a strong reaction, while those that are not allergic often times will have no reaction to the bite.

You cannot see one. This is a myth. This bug is small but is not microscopic. They are difficult to see only because of their color and that they are nocturnal creatures.

One visit from an exterminator is all you need for eradication of an infestation. This is a myth. Eradication and control requires a minimum of two visits. The exterminator should return to ensure that all bugs and their eggs are dead.

You can get a quote from a qualified exterminator over the phone. This is a myth. The price of a visit will be determined by the extent of the infestation and the size of your property. A good pest control company should offer a free consultation and then give a price estimate.

Only dirty people get them. This is a myth. Anyone can get them. The test of the sanitation of a home is how long they remain.

If you find them in your home, you are in good company. When you discover them and the owner of the property does nothing about it, call the NYC 311 line and report them. Everyone needs to do as much as they can to help combat the epidemic in New York City. It is everyones responsibility to help. Remember to be on the lookout for these pests, check your home and always use common sense in your travels.

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