Comments on: New York City Bed Bug Advisory Board

By: A3 Superior Pest

A3 Superior Pest — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:05:41 +0000

My how things have changed over the past few years. People are becoming more and more aware of the problems in NY, and with that comes easier and more effective prevention, control, and extermination.

By: The most difficult FAQ: what is happening with the bed bug task force? — New York vs Bed Bugs

Thu, 27 May 2010 11:01:28 +0000

[...] There is no bed bug task force. What the city created was a bed bug advisory board. [...]

By: JP McHale Pest Management

JP McHale Pest Management — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:02:41 +0000

Congratulations on getting this passed! Glad to see the city is realizing there is a BIG problem with bed bugs

By: Renee Corea

Renee Corea — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:20:38 +0000

Hi Margaret,

A recurring infestation may mean that there is an undiscovered or an untreated infestation in an adjoining apartment or close by. It can also mean that your infestation was not truly eradicated and has resurfaced. The adjoining empty apartments (and non-empty apartments) need to be inspected thoroughly for bed bugs. And monitored for some time after treatments have run their course, particularly because many people are not allergic to the bites and the absence of bite reactions or bed bug sightings do not necessarily an eradicated infestation make. A reinspection some months after the last treatment is recommended to ensure that treatments indeed worked. It’s important to investigate further and find out the extent of the spread in the building. Can you discuss this with the property manager/landlord and the pest management company? Costs will continue to pile up for the building owner until the infestation is dealt with. This can be difficult but you should have that conversation with them.

By: Margaret Kennedy

Margaret Kennedy — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:10:49 +0000

I live in 430 East 65th Street and have had bedbugs on two occasions. The first time the building exterminator told me after inspection I did not have them and I took it upon myself to spray, get new mattresses, etc. Recently, I again had bedbugs and the exterminator addressed the issue. This week-end I found bedbugs on my wall. In the building I live in there are many empty apartments–one above me–one below me and one across the hall. My concern is whether or not all of the apartments in the building are being treated.

By: Renee Corea

Renee Corea — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:29:17 +0000

Thank you, David. I’ll keep your survey methodology in mind.

By: David Cain

David Cain — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:44:54 +0000

Congratulations on all your hard work.

Let me know if you need access to any resources for public education and monitoring.

It is defiantly recognition of your hard work.

David

By: Renee Corea

Renee Corea — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:29:40 +0000

Thanks, Doug. I have to say I’m hopeful again.

By: Doug Summers MS

Doug Summers MS — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:48:19 +0000

Congratulations Renee,

I am so glad to see that you were selected… You have an clear grasp of the issues that will be invaluable to the committee.

Thanks to Gail Brewer & her staff… The Mayor and Council for appointing such a highly qualified board.

By: Renee Corea

Renee Corea — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:47:56 +0000

Thanks!