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Brief History of Bed Bugs

Bed Bugs became virtually extinct thanks to the use of strong pesticides like DDT. In 1973, the EPA banned this particular pesticide because of the harmful effects it could have on humans and the environment.

The ban of DDT coupled with the use of less toxic (and as a result, less effective) chemicals have led to a rise in bed bugs in the last decade. Since 1995 bed bugs have been making a comeback steadily increasing as the years go by. In fact, a 2010 survey showed that 90 percent of U.S. pest control professionals claimed to have encountered bed bugs in 2010.

Perhaps many of these companies where based in New York. In 2010 New York City experienced a severe infestation of bed bugs in hotels, movie theaters, and homes. This infestation baffled New York residents and put bed bugs back in the lime light after year decades of being ignored.

What Are Bed Bugs?

According to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Cimex lectularius Linneas, more commonly known as the bed bug, is parasite that feeds on the blood of humans, chickens, bats, and on occasion domesticated animals.

There are several different kinds of bed bugs, however the two that are most important to humans are the common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) and the tropical bed bug (Cimex hemipterus).

Within the home bed bugs can be found in mattress creases, drawers, and holes and crevices in the wall. Bed bugs are generally more common in hotels due to the constant passing through of travelers. In fact, since New York is such a hub for international travelers, it can be assumed that many of the bed bugs were a result of travelers unknowingly transporting bed bugs in their suit cases.

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New York Bed Bugs | A Complete Guide to Bed Bugs in New York

Reports of bed bugs in New York City, and the rest of United States are increasing. We are currently monitoring the internet for reports of bed bugs in New York City hotels to help you identify which New York City hotels have bedbugs. Each New York City hotel has at least one mention of bedbugs in the last 12 months. Please take into account that individual reports of bedbugs in New York City hotels have not been confirmed by an independent third party. Below is the bed bugs hotel list for the city of New York City.

We bring you up to the minute information and reports about bed bug incidents in New York City hotels & motels from all over the web. If you had any recent bed bug encounters, please share it with the rest of raveable community by submitting a bed bug report.

Doubletree Hotel Chelsea New York City

The room I stayed in was actually the THIRD room I tried at the hotel. I had to refuse the first two rooms that were offered because both had overwhelming cleaning supply/chemical smells that hit you the minute you walked into the room and were so strong that you could literally TASTE chemicals even 5-10 minutes after exiting. When I told the staff and changed rooms twice), they acted like I was the only one to report such a thing, but they showed no interest in investigating the rooms, eve... read full report

Bed Bug Bite - Ouch!

Mayfair Hotel

Stayed in Mayfair hotel New York on 3 June 2013, room 211, At night took extra sheet and found bed bug. Next day complained to concierge and show him blood on the sheet. Took suitcase, told to concierge that we are leaving to other hotel, requested refund, sent e-mail to hotel manager with complains. Was charged for a 3 day stay, no apology and no any communication from the management. read full report

The Gracie Inn

The Benjamin

Novotel New York Times Square

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Reports of Bed Bugs in New York City Hotels - New York City ...

Employees at the New York Department of Financial Services building, located on State Street, are complaining about bed bugs, the Daily News reports.

Employees at the New York Department of Financial Services building, located on State Street, are complaining about bed bugs, the Daily News reports.

Senior Insurance Examiner Ademola Oluwo, told the Daily News he obtained internal agency memos showing the State Street problem wasnt new. The complex had a bedbug problem before DFS started transferring employees there earlier this year from 25 Beaver St. while merging its banking and insurance divisions.

While saying the health and safety of our employees is our number one priority, DFS spokesman Matt Anderson said theres no evidence the building is totally overrun by the dread insects.

Recently, We've had documented cases of two bugs, Anderson said. We've taken extensive steps to fumigate and will continue to take whatever steps are necessary to ensure the issue is addressed."

DFS has about 1,000 employees spread out over nine floors in the building, which has other tenants as well.

Source: Daily News

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New York's DFS Battling Bed Bugs - PCT - Pest Control Technology