{"id":3000,"date":"2019-06-28T21:25:06","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T21:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp-www-bedbugbbq-com.msgsndr.com\/?p=3000"},"modified":"2019-06-28T21:25:06","modified_gmt":"2019-06-28T21:25:06","slug":"house-sold-with-unknown-occupants-bed-bugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/house-sold-with-unknown-occupants-bed-bugs\/","title":{"rendered":"House Sold with Unknown Occupants: Bed Bugs."},"content":{"rendered":"

House hunting? Make sure you keep an eye out for these pests.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Whether you are buying a house for the first time, buying an additional home, or finding yourself a change a scenery, house hunting can have its own aches and pains. One obstacle you don’t want to have to think about when you walk in the door for the first time is being greeted by the militant pest, <\/span>bed bugs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Often found hiding in the seams of mattresses and other places, bed bugs can invade any home and because of their tiny size, they are also difficult to find and can be easily overlooked. Bed bugs are notorious for causing sleepless nights, which often lead to mental and physical anguish and are extremely difficult and costly to get rid of. So before buying a home, ensure you have done your due diligence so you aren\u2019t moving into a home that is surprisingly occupied.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bed Bug Infestation Disclosure<\/span><\/h3>\n

In Ohio, it is ambiguous as to whether a seller should disclose on the Residential Property Disclosure Form whether they have dealt with or are dealing with bed bugs. Based on the fact that they don\u2019t have to disclose it, it may be important to ask the <\/span>real estate agent<\/span><\/a> whether the property has a history of bed bugs. This is not only important to the property itself, but could be extremely telling if you are looking into purchasing a <\/span>condo or an apartment<\/span><\/a> because the bed bugs could be moving from unit to unit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Quick Visual Inspection<\/span><\/h3>\n

Although you may be distracted by the layout and design of a property you are interested in, it may be worthwhile keeping your eyes open for signs of bed bugs. Because you are in someone else\u2019s home, it isn\u2019t proper to be peeling back bedsheets to look for them on mattresses, so you will have to keep it general to start out. You will more than likely not see any walking around, as they are very elusive, but what may look like dirt, could be feces and exoskeletons left by these pests. Here are some signs of bed bugs to look out for:<\/span><\/p>\n