I am a teen and live at home with my parents...and some bed bugs. I told my mom what they were the second i found out and she has been doing everything she can...
Pippin, This is a difficult situation for you. I think it's essential to make sure your mom SEES the bed bugs, like you can. One idea would be to get some...
Thank you fotr the advise. We leave in a forest area and my mom thinks she brought them to the house from a youth hostel in seattle. She finally decieded to...
Some questions everyone: If I am having multiple pest problems, including this dreaded bedbug problem - Can I force my landlord to pay for it? I would not...
I have been despondant, broken-spirited, and quickly turning into an alcoholic from this horrendous experience, my self-esteem is at a new low, all of us, that...
Lanois...Just to tell you that your reaction to bed bugs is fairly normal..having bed bugs is extremely stressful. Some suggestions: Depending on where you ...
Hi, I am currently in an argument regarding treatment with my landlord. Pco came and treated twice 2 months ago. Last week I got a bill for an enormous amount...
ps The bedbugger.com faq on landlords and tenants also has a link to met council on housing, and i'd call or email them, since they know all the details. start...
There are resources on the bedbugger.com FAQs about who pays for treatment. There are some exceptions in NYC. You have to look into the details. gbmspe...
I think this is wrong information from your landlord...there was an extremely informative post from an attorney on this group within the last week or so...her...
gbmspe, What type of building do you live in? Is this a co-op or condo that you own, or a private house, or a de-regulated apartment building? Landlords'...
Thanks Cheryl for all of the info. that you are providing. I have a question as well, if you do not mind. Let's say, a person knows that they have bbs from...
BTW: I forgot to mention in my last post that I'm sorta worried about complaining to HPD and filing a violation. I'm afraid that this will affect my "credit...
I hope people appreciate this very valuable advice that is being given for those with landlord/tenant issues as regards to bed bug infestations....You are a...
I live (or lived, moved out on friday) in a de-regulagted apartment building with 20 or so units (so i dont believe i would be the occupant in control in this...
I am not entirely certain how effective HPD, DHCR, and 311 are, honestly. The rumor is that all are pro-landlord. I know people who have called 311 to...
Thank you so much for your reply. Just to hear a voice is comforting. My BF is extremely upset because he now thinks our landlord will evict us if we make...
I could be wrong, but, I believe I read or heard somewhere that if a building has 6 or more units to it, then that building is covered by NYC's housing laws....
I just posted a flier for my eight unit building and left in everyone's doorstep with how to spot them - not to be embarased, etc. I said it is all of our...
You are most kind and very detailed in your response. I just wanted to say thank you. Also, when my landlord's pco came to spray the last time and told us...
Since rodents are or have been on the scene, it's always possible that there could be a parasitic mite problem in addition to the bed bug infestation. The...
I did not know if I thanked you enough, Deb. I have truly felt lighter all day today, even though I am still in the same boat as yesterday. Your support has...
Thank you, Matt - all the mice seem to be concentrated to the kitchen area - and I am quite vigilant about cleaning counter tops, behind tops, corners of...
I live in a two family house (I am the homeowner) I have ONE bug tip that has helped me and hubbie get thru this trialsome time. RUBBING ALCOHOL Spray your...
I am not sure - but it is used in hospitals to disinfect things. 91% rubbing alcohol will probably be found in a drugstore of some kind, ask your pharmacist. ...
Lanois...you are doing everything good...Your bf is wrong to not want to contact the landlord, but I totally understand the "embarasment factor"...it took me...
You are very kind.....I will never forget how freaked out I was during that "time".....I look back and now when I get into my bed at night I thank the lord...
naobunni...I think its very good what you are doing...but have you tried Kleen Free??? I used alcohol in the beginning, but it stained the finish on the...
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