Bed bugs have been an issue in the United States and abroad for decades. In fact, there are stories of these critters being a nuisance as far back as the 1800’s. In recent years, their populations have grown exponentially in every state, including Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania, there are several laws which relate to the treatment and control of Bed Bugs. These laws include the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the Public Health Laws, the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, and any other legal mandates provided by applicable municipalities.
Pennsylvania Bed Bug Laws
Bed bugs are an ongoing problem in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. They are small insects that feed on human blood, typically at night while you sleep. They hide in crevices and mattresses, which means they can easily move from place to place. Bed bugs do not spread disease, but their bites can cause itching and irritation. In some cases, bed bugs can cause allergic reactions or infections if they bite someone with compromised health.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture regulates bed bug control products in the state of Pennsylvania. The department requires that all pest control products be registered before they can be used legally by pest control professionals or homeowners to treat for pests such as bed bugs. When purchasing a product for use against bed bugs, make sure that it has been registered with the PDA before buying it.
If you think you have bed bugs in your home or business in Pennsylvania, contact a pest control professional immediately for treatment advice for your specific situation.
Pennsylvania bed bug laws are unique in that they depend on whether or not there is a tenant-landlord relationship. If the person who has been bitten by a bed bug resides in an apartment building, then he or she is considered a tenant and has certain rights as such.
If you are a tenant of an apartment building in Pennsylvania, then your landlord must provide you with pest control services if there is a problem with pests in your apartment. You also have the right to refuse any treatment that would cause significant damage to your property (such as fumigation).
If you live in a house or condo and have been bitten by bed bugs, then you do not have any legal recourse against your landlord for failing to provide pest control services.
List of Pennsylvania Bed Bug Laws
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