Comments on: NYC Health Code, Pest Prevention and Management

By: Renee Corea

Renee Corea — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:51:49 +0000

Jen, I replied to your email.

Checking tripadvisor and engaging the hotel directly on the issue might yield some information, but it will take legwork. Learning to inspect the room before you settle in might be the wisest course, and it’s a skill we all need to acquire in these times.

Good luck and I hope you enjoy your trip.

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:16:25 +0000

Does anybody know how to find if any NYC hotels are doing anything to prevent bed bugs currently?

By: Reenactment of Article 151 of the NYC Health Code was adopted — New York vs Bed Bugs

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:21:11 +0000

[...] You can read our comments on the amendment proposal here. [...]

By: Renee Corea

Renee Corea — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:40:52 +0000

I'm very sorry for your experience, Annette. You should consult a lawyer. Unfortunately, we don't have a recommendation. However, this is now a common area of litigation and you should not have any trouble finding someone with experience. This FAQ on bedbugger may be helpful in your search. This post linking to a very good interview is also probably something anyone contemplating a lawsuit should check. But we can tell you that bombing your house is not something you should do. If you had brought back any bed bugs, or if you had an active infestation, it would be near the top of the list of things not to do. Bombing makes infestations more difficult to treat. So, no more bombing. Good luck. I hope that's the end of the bed bug experience for you.

By: Annette Almanza

Annette Almanza — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:03:58 +0000

I made a trip to NY on Dec. 18th thru Dec. 22nd and my guest including myself were bitten by bed bugs at a Five star hotel. On returning from NY trip, back to Miami I had to dispose of my luggage, bomb my house for possible infestations, visited my physician who prescribed antibiotics and cream, had to have my coat cleaned, and as a Massage therapist was not able to work for one week (due to bites all over both arms, neck,) per my physician’s request. What are the possibilities for a lawsuit from this terrible incident?