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" Bed bugs New York continue to be a problem.NYC has all of the characteristics which lead to bed bug problems including a high number of hotel guests potentially bringing bedbugs from other locations and apartment living which makes it difficult to both exterminate bed bugs and identify the source of the infestation. Recent reports of difficulty in killing bed bugs due to pesticide resistance is also adding to the problem. The only good news is that as of 8/30/2010 New York state law requires landlords in New York City only to disclose an apartment buildings history of bed bug problems. Legislation is expected within 12 months that will apply to the rest of New York State. The City Council improved upon these regulations on 3/29/31 requiring building owners to inspect and treat all apartments that are below, above or next door to an infested unit. Landlords can be fined it they don't take action and then must provide a sworn affidavit from a licensed bed bug exterminator. With the widespread nature of the problem and New York bed bug resistance to many pesticides, we recommend using a professional over home treatment. If that is not affordable, products referenced below have been shown to kill insecticide resistant bed bugs."

The Number of bedbug-related complaints to New York City's 311 government hot line during fiscal year 2008 (July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008) climbed almost 34% over the previous fiscal year according the policy advocacy organization formed in 2008 dedicated to New York City bed bug problems New York vs Bed Bugs. In 2008 the hot line received 9,213 complaints vs. 6,889 in 2007. 2009 bed bugs complaints in New York are even higher at10,985 complaints and 4,084 violations. In fiscal year 2010, 31,719 bedbug complaints were reported to 311, up +19% from 2009.

The numbers under report the problem since they only reflect calls to the city's 311 hot line, which is largely used by people that rent. Home owners tend not to call, so are not represented in the numbers.

There are so many bed bugs New York complaints that the New York City council has passed legislation to form a committee to look into the bed bugs New York problem. For example, now before throwing out a used mattress, it must be disposed of in a mattress disposal bag. The council is considering moves such as banning the sale of used mattresses. The extent of the New York City problem is repeated in press around the world including this recent article in Consumer Reports titled New York City's bedbug boom.

In September, 2009 the New York Post reported thatan expert on Mayor Bloomberg's advisory board stated that "...bedbugs have staged a comeback and are spreading at an alarming rate."

Problems have even been reported in a popular clothing store, where aHollister was closed due to bed bugs (7/1/2010) and more recently in a Victoria's Secret location.

In July 2010 the New York City Bed Bug Advisory Board release their Bed Bug Advisory report. A PDF of the " Recommendations for the Management of Bed Bugs in New York City" can be downloaded here (PDF download) . The report includes suggested best practices for tenants and guidelines for the disposal of bed bug infested items. The New York bed bug laws were strengthened again for tenants in March 2011.

Bed Bugs New York New York Bed Bug Reports to BedBugRegistry (4,490 reports) Source: BedbugRegistry

Like the rapid spread of Bed Bugs in New York City, the schools are also seeing an increase in confirm bedbug cases. New York is on track to record well over the 2009 level of 1,019 cases, with 336 reported during the first two months of 2010 alone. There were 426 cases reported in the 2008/9 school year.

As a step toward bed bug prevention, teachers are taking measures such as storing backpacks and jackets in plastic bags. The New York City Board of Education, while not releasing a list of all schools have had a bed bug problem, did confirm that 16 schools required some type of bed bug treatment.

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