In this article we are going to discuss the New York Bed Bug Law, along with the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Bed Bug Information Notice. We would also like to take a moment and invite you to our own NYC Housing Code – Abatement Control page where you can submit your permit application online along with your HPD Bed Bug Information Notice. Bed bugs can be a real nightmare for the tenants of many high rises in New York City. Their presence is difficult to avoid if you share walls with neighbors, and there are numerous other risks as well. If you live in an apartment building and want to know your rights against a landlord that is failing to control bed bug pests, this article can help.
Nyc Bed Bug
Introduction
Bed bugs are a problem in New York City, but we at NYC Pest Control can help! Bed bugs are parasites which feed by sucking blood from humans or animals. Bed bugs do not fly, but they can move quickly over floors and crawl up walls, through electrical outlets and around baseboards. So what should you look for when suspecting a bed bug infestation? The first sign is the appearance of small red bites on your arms or legs. These bites often appear in rows, such as three bites in a straight line. Soon after these bites appear, itching will develop in the affected areas of skin. Bed bugs are most active at night, so if you have an infestation you may notice them crawling onto exposed body parts while you sleep—or trying to get into your bed with you! If you find yourself worrying about bed bugs while sleeping… it’s time to call an exterminator!
Bed bug infestations are becoming more common in NYC. Learn how to prevent them.
Bed bugs are a very common pest in New York City. They can be found in hotels, apartments and other types of residential buildings. While they do not transmit disease, they do cause allergic reactions in some people. Bedbugs are also known to spread staphylococcus aureus (staph) infections when they bite and leave saliva behind after feeding on your blood.
Bedbugs usually appear as small reddish-brown dots on bed sheets or mattresses. If you think you have bedbugs, contact the landlord or maintenance worker right away so that they can treat it properly before more get into the building! The best way to prevent infestations is by following these steps:
- Vacuum regularly – Vacuuming kills eggs and larvae while getting rid of any loose debris on floors and around baseboards where it’s easy for them hide from light sources like lamps or windowsills;
- Wash laundry thoroughly – Putting clothes through high temperatures will kill any nymphs inside clothing fibers; * Keep an eye out for telltale signs like black spots or stains caused by their droppings (which look like dark spots), live insects crawling across surfaces like walls/ceilings near beds/tables etcetera; * Check furniture both inside out outside before bringing new items into your home if possible because these pests often hitchhike from one place another via suitcases/boxes filled with infested materials such as old clothing items stored away over time without being washed properly first.”
It is wise to be proactive in taking steps to prevent a bed bug infestation or a re-infestation.
- Identifying bed bugs
- Preventing Bed Bugs from Spreading
- Preventing Bed Bugs from Re-infesting
- Preventing Bed Bugs from Coming Back
It is becoming increasingly common for bed bugs to spread through apartments and condominiums.
It is also important to note that bed bugs are not spread by contact with an infected person, nor are they a sign of poor housekeeping or hygiene. It is possible for an individual to have an infestation without the presence of these unwanted pests being obvious to others in the household.
Bed bugs can live for up to 18 months without feeding on blood; however, after feeding they may only last a few days or weeks before dying from lack of food or from direct exposure to insecticides.
Your friends, family and traveling business associates may transport bed bugs in luggage, purses or backpacks.
Bed bugs can be transported in a variety of ways. Bed bugs do not just live in dirty places. They are found in all types of dwellings, including homes, apartments and hotels. You should inspect the place you are staying before you bring any items into it. You may find bed bug problems before they become visible to the naked eye.
You should also be aware that your friends, family and traveling business associates may transport bed bugs in luggage, purses or backpacks when they visit your home or apartment. If someone has been staying at a hotel recently, ask them if they have seen any signs of bed bugs before bringing their belongings into your living space
If you suspect you have bed bugs in your apartment, please contact us immediately at 212-548-4888 so we can provide an immediate response..
- If you suspect you have bed bugs in your apartment, please contact us immediately at 212-548-4888 so we can provide an immediate response.
- Call the 24-hour emergency hotline (212) 787-1554 and press 0 for English.
- Call the exterminator directly using this number: (212) 627-0700
- Call your landlord or building manager directly using this number: (718) 534-4229 or 311 in NYC, outside of NYC call local 311 number or 1(800)-311 information.
- Call Health Department nonemergency complaint line at 1(646)-442–5100
In addition to calling all of these numbers, please report suspected infestations to 311 by filling out a form online or by calling 1(800)-311 information when outside of NYC..
Conclusion
Bed bug infestations are a serious problem and they’re becoming more common in NYC every year. If you think you may have bed bugs, it’s important to act quickly. You can eliminate bed bugs yourself, but it’s best to seek the help of a professional pest control company like us. We’ll be happy to come over right away and give you an estimate on how much your treatment will cost. We hope this information is helpful! Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about how we can help with your pest control needs..
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