Oh no! Did you just discover the apartment or home you rented in Cleveland, Ohio has bed bugs? First, don’t blame yourself, this happens to even the most expensive apartments and homes. Bed bugs are crawly travelling critters that can catch a ride in your luggage, used furniture, and even on clothing. These pests can even travel from other apartments or units in your building, especially if adjoining units aren’t treated properly.<\/p>\n
Bed Bug BBQ often receives calls from tenants of rental properties who aren’t sure if they have bed bugs and want to confirm prior to contacting their landlord. Despite the fact that sometimes they may turn out to be fleas or garden variety pests it is critical you inform your landlord immediately. Inspections from pest management companies, including Bed Bug BBQ, are 100% free. More information on bed bug identification<\/a> can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n At Bed Bug BBQ we have compiled our top recommendations for how to deal with a bed bug infestation below. Tip: Going to the store and buying a can of spray is\u00a0absolutely not\u00a0<\/strong>going to do the job.<\/p>\n At the slightest suspicion of a bed bug infestation or contact with bed bugs you should immediately call your landlord and\/or property manager. As a landlord it is their responsibility to act swiftly and bring in a qualified exterminator to accurately inspect and precisely identify bed bugs. They will be required to give you proper notice of entry for the exterminators inspection and as a tenant you should be willing to cooperate. Many cites and states, including Lakewood Ohio, have specific laws regarding the specific duties, time frame of notification by the tenant, and response by landlord regarding bed bug infestations.\u00a0 A list of state bed bug laws can be found here<\/a>. Here is an example bed bug notification form for tenants to send their landlord<\/a>.<\/p>\n To ensure the inspection and identification on bed bugs is accurate we recommend preparing yourself and home. To be most prepared, you should contact Bed Bug BBQ and speak with a technician regarding the inspection process. Our technicians will examine common places that bed bugs hide (like your bed – no kidding right?) as well as drawers, cabinets, laundry rooms, and closets. A key component in inspection of rental properties is mapping the infestation to identify additional units they may have spread as well as identifying the source. Regardless of what some articles may claim, bed bugs are a no-fault infestation, and as such your landlord should not blame you.<\/p>\nReport Bed Bug Problems to Your Property Manager\/Landlord!<\/h2>\n
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