Bed Bugs Thrive in Fall

What’s the connection between bed bugs and students?  Pest Control experts point out that any time you have multiple roommates and people living in close proximity, you increase the chances for a bed bug problem.

Add the fact that students will be carrying in luggage, boxes, books, or used furnishings, and going out frequently, and it’s clear just how easily bed bugs can travel from place to place.

New renters may not know they have a bed bug infestation. But, left unreported, bed bugs could infiltrate a number of units before a landlord finds out there is a problem. That will significantly drive up the costs of remediation, and make it harder to fill vacancies.

It’s important that renters, including students, are encouraged to report bites, and any suspicions concerning a possible bed bug infestation.

Students and other renters also should avoid using over-the-counter pesticides to get rid of the problem. In fact, off-the-shelf pesticides can make matters even worse, because bed bugs can sense chemical odours, exacerbating an already terrible situation.

Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to eradicate. Landlords who experience a bed bug infestation at their rental property must remain committed for a long process which may involve multiple inspections and treatments. Work with a licensed pest control company, to develop a plan that cleans up the bugs for good — without harming the tenants who share the space.

 by Chris on September 

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