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Bed bugs, you have heard the word but do you really know anything about this insect? Most people do not. Many do not even realize that they actually exist. But, they do and they may be lurking in your home, in your bedding or even in your carpeting.

It is essential that you take the time necessary to learn more about these pests. By doing this it will help you to succeed in treating them, and having a home that is free from an bed bug infestation of the worst kind.

While some of the information you will read here is a bit graphic, you will learn from it just why it is so important for you to rid yourself and your home of these nasty little creatures and what to do to get an NYC bed bug exterminator.

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Updated January 11, 2016.

Once thought to be eradicated from North America, the legendary little pests known as bed bugs have been making an unwelcome comeback in hotels and homes. Lest you think bed bugs are relegated to fleabag motels, they have been spotted in the posher locales as well.

What Are Bed Bugs? Bed bugs are the common name for Cimex lectularius, a reddish-brown, oval-shaped insect that can grow to a quarter of an inch long.

Bed bugs are wingless and survive by sucking blood from a host animal, preferably a human. See: Bed Bug Pictures and What's a Bed Bug?

Why Are They Called Bed Bugs? Bed bugs commonly hide in mattresses, carpets, behind peeling paint or wallpaper, and in crevices in wooden furniture (like in the cracks of the wooden headboard of a bed).

Bugs are nocturnal and typically bite people while they sleep in an infested bed. Bugs are usually active just before dawn. See pictures of bed bug bites.

Why Are Bed Bugs Reappearing? Bed bugs were once all but eradicated with broad-spectrum pesticides such as DDT, which killed a wide variety of bug types. Concerns about health and the environment led to many of these pesticides being removed from the market. Today, pest control methods are more focused, designed to kill a particular species (like cockroaches). Bed bugs, since they are not specifically being targeted, are slipping through the cracks.

Where Did Bed Bugs Come From? Bed bugs travel surprisingly well, and are quite comfortable stowing away in luggage and even clothing.

The bugs are increasingly found hiding in beds, upholstered furniture and behind baseboards in urban hotels in America. Since they tend to stow away and travel with humans, any place that sees a number of world travelers is susceptible. Pilots, wealthy people, and business travelers can bring bed bugs along unwittingly.

What Can You Do to Avoid Bed Bugs? Look around. Bed bugs are large enough to see. Look particularly under the mattress and in the seams, in and around the bed frame, and along any cracks or peeling paint in the wall or picture frames. Check for bed bugs in the cracks of any wooden furniture, particularly antiques. You can also spot droppings from bed bugs, which may be tinged with blood. See: Are Bed Bugs in My Hotel?

What Should You Do if You Are Bitten by Bed Bugs? Bed bugs bite exposed skin and leave behind small, red, itchy welts. The good news? Bed bugs are not generally thought to transmit any diseases. The damage is more emotional than physical. The CDC does say that bites from bed bugs can be treated with topical emollients or corticosteroids. You can also take an oral antihistamine. If you are exposed, you may consider treating your home as well. See: Are Bedbug Bites Dangerous?, Is This a Bed Bug Bite?, and Treatments for Bedbug Bites

What Should You Do if Bed Bugs Are in Your House? Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to eradicate. They hide well and can go up to a year without feeding. However, it's important to rid your house of them as soon as possible, as they can breed and spread very quickly. Most pest control companies are equipped to handle bed bugs. There are a few home remedies you can also use to protect yourself, your clothes and your furniture. See: Bed Bug Control and Bed Bug Spray

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Bed bugs are flat, wingless, blood-sucking insects less than a quarter inch long. They range in color from light brown to reddish-brown. Bed bugs lay up to 540 eggs in a lifetime, and each baby can be ready to reproduce in only 21 days. Bed bugs are a nuisance pest only and are not known to spread disease.

Where Do Bed Bugs Hide?

How Do I Control Bed Bugs?

If you have bed bugs, do not panic. Bed bugs can be contained and eliminated from your home with the proper course of action.

What You Should Do

Pest Control

It is recommended to hire a pest management company like Orkin to locate all bed bug hiding areas and apply a treatment that will effectively eliminate the population.

How Bed Bugs Spread Through Your House?

Bed bugs may originate in furniture brought from other locations.

Bed bugs may crawl through walls and enter new rooms.Lines indicate where people may transfer bed bugs to other locations of their house. Bed bugs are moved either by transferring them on their person or by moving them around in other items, such as laundry. Note: A laundry room in a different part of the house, could become a prime transfer location, as clothing from an infested room comes into contact with clothing going to other rooms.

Bed bugs are "lazy" insects. They do not run, travel long distances on their own, or fly. In fact, they may stay in the same location without food for up to one year!

Where Do Bed Bugs Come From?

Decades ago bed bugs were eliminated in the United States by certain pesticides, such as DDT, which have since been banned by the Environmental Protection Agency. Recently, with increased traveling, domestic and international, bed bug activity also began to resurge in this country as people moved around more. Although more environmental-friendly pesticides are on the market, some bed bug populations are becoming resistant to these chemicals. Until an effective pest management strategy can be developed, bed bugs are on the rise.

Bed bugs may be crawl into or attach themselves to clothing, luggage, furniture, or any other item a person leaves in an infested area. Wherever this newly infested item is moved, bed bugs can make a new home and stay.

How Do You Know You Have Bed Bugs?

Fact or Fiction?

Fact: Bed bugs are on the rise! They can be found any time, anywhere, and when you least expect them. You just dont know what other people bring with them.

Myth: Bed bugs are associated with filth. Truthfully, it does not matter to a bed bug how clean your house is. They are bloodsucking insects and are not attracted to food products.

Fact: Bed bugs do not carry disease. To date, there has been no proof that bed bugs carry disease pathogens or are able to transmit blood related disorders.

Myth: Bed bugs chew their way into your mattress or bore their way into your furniture. Truthfully, bed bugs cannot chew at all. They have mouthparts much like that of a mosquito. Therefore, they will only be found on the outside of your mattress, provided there are no holes already there. They also can crawl in between furniture seams, where two pieces are nailed together, but dont create new holes in furniture.

Fact: Bed bugs are nocturnal, meaning they are active (and bite) only at night. Bed bugs do hide during daylight hours and shy away from direct sunlight.

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We brought our daughter and 5 of her friends for her sweet 16th birthday, the hotel was ok, old TV's, window air conditioners and not so pretty views, but we were mostly out and about, our stay was only 1 night, but long enough to bring home some very unwanted critters! I have only heard of bed bugs, but now we have a first hand experience, it took 2 weeks for us to realize we had a problem, by then our home was infested !! this is gross and very costly to get rid of !! We will never return to this hotel !!!!

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

Allison R. When you called initially to report that you had bed bugs when returning from your trip, we immediately called our exterminating company to inspect the rooms that you stayed in. The exterminating company did a thorough inspection of the rooms that you stayed in and found no sign of bed begs. Even after discussing this in great detail with the Director of Operations, you continue to insist you got the bed bugs from the hotel and unfairly posted this review. As recently reported by many news sources, bed bugs have been found in many locations including popular retail chains, movie theaters, public transportation vehicles, restaurants and schools. Im not certain where you picked up the bed bugs, but based on the results of the inspection that was performed, I am certain it was not at the Belvedere. We have a very aggressive treatment program in place. When there is any report of bugs or insects in the hotel we immediately call for an inspection of the area, and if there are any signs of any bug, insect or pest, we immediately have the area exterminated. We also have regular maintenance treatments performed by our outside extermination company. There is a higher than usual incident of bed bug infestations in New York City, and no hotel is exempt. I am confident that our aggressive extermination program addresses this issue so that our guests are ensured a safe and comfortable stay free of any bug infestations.

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Bed bugs can enter homes by latching onto used furniture, luggage and clothing, and by traveling along connecting pipes and wiring. The resources on this page can help home owners, renters,and tenants prevent bed bug infestations and safely control them when they occur.

Right to a bed bug free environment: For tenants in New York, the right to a bedbug-free environment is included in New York City's Housing and Maintenance Code, Subchapter 2, Article 4, which specifically names bedbugs in the list of insects the landlord is legally obligated to eradicate.

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) lists bedbugs as a Class B violation, which means that they are considered hazardous and that the landlord has 30 days to correct the problem. The landlord must eradicate the infestation and keep the affected units from getting reinfested. Learn more by reading the Metropolitan Council on Housing Fact Sheet on Bed Bugs.

Notice of Bed Bug Infestation History: New York City Administrative Code 27-2018.1, which the Governor signed into law on August 31, 2010, mandates that new residential tenants in New York City be given a one-year bed bug infestation history. All State supervised rental and mutual housing companies in New York City are required to provide new residential tenants with a completed copy of this notice, which is also available on the agency's website. Learn more by visitingthe Metropolitan Council on Housingpage on Bed Bugs.

If a landlord fails to disclose bed bug history: Tenants can use the form DBB-N Tenants Complaint of Owners Failure to Disclose Bed Bug Infestation History/Notice and Order: Tenants have to call 1-866-275-3427 or call/visit one of the borough offices to request a copy of the form; the form will be mailed to the tenants address.

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Latest Articles

A survey found that a single recent review that mentions bedbugs lowers hotel room values by $38 for business travelers and $23 for leisure travelers.

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A surprising genetic diversity has been discovered among the citys bedbugs, which the scientists tracked through DNA samples that were taken from the subway system.

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Prosecutors say a Minneapolis man admitted that he killed his 89-year-old mother because he was upset that a bedbug outbreak would get her kicked out of her home.

A Detroit woman has apologized for a massive fire that she and authorities said was accidentally started by her efforts to eradicate bedbugs from her apartment.

About 150 state employees in Maryland are getting the week off because of a bedbug infestation in the state office complex.

A building awning and a bus stop intersect; bedbug advice; and a conflict in a co-op over access to an apartment for repairs.

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Police say a Long Island man set his rental car ablaze while trying to kill bedbugs inside the vehicle.

A new mattress company, Newton Rest, has replaced springs and foam with washable casings made of a spongy polymer.

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Misinformation over a bedbug infestation; difficulty in obtaining a buildings financial statements; and a question about subletting are addressed.

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The musical Bedbugs!!! finds humor in mutant insects that terrorize New York City.

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This weeks subjects include bedbug infestations; brokers who sit on co-op boards; and rules governing subletting rent-stabilized apartments.

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Metropolitan Diary: A group of young men were trying to take discarded furniture despite a sign warning of bedbugs.

By LUCY STONE

Fire officials say a New York City woman set off an explosion by her use of so-called bug bombs, which are highly flammable.

By MARC SANTORA

A group of American scientists have been studying how to replicate properties found in certain types of bean leaves that can capture, or at least slow down, the pests.

By FELICITY BARRINGER

Researchers tracked how bedbugs would get stuck on certain types of leaves.

A survey found that a single recent review that mentions bedbugs lowers hotel room values by $38 for business travelers and $23 for leisure travelers.

By MATT KRUPNICK

A surprising genetic diversity has been discovered among the citys bedbugs, which the scientists tracked through DNA samples that were taken from the subway system.

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Prosecutors say a Minneapolis man admitted that he killed his 89-year-old mother because he was upset that a bedbug outbreak would get her kicked out of her home.

A Detroit woman has apologized for a massive fire that she and authorities said was accidentally started by her efforts to eradicate bedbugs from her apartment.

About 150 state employees in Maryland are getting the week off because of a bedbug infestation in the state office complex.

A building awning and a bus stop intersect; bedbug advice; and a conflict in a co-op over access to an apartment for repairs.

By RONDA KAYSEN

Why cant we all just get along?

Bennett gets a flashback, everyone gets itchy.

By LIBBY HILL

A look at the biological and cultural history of bedbugs.

By MARLENE ZUK

Police say a Long Island man set his rental car ablaze while trying to kill bedbugs inside the vehicle.

A new mattress company, Newton Rest, has replaced springs and foam with washable casings made of a spongy polymer.

By TIM McKEOUGH

New research indicates that some bedbugs are well on their way to becoming a new species.

By CARL ZIMMER

Misinformation over a bedbug infestation; difficulty in obtaining a buildings financial statements; and a question about subletting are addressed.

By RONDA KAYSEN

The musical Bedbugs!!! finds humor in mutant insects that terrorize New York City.

By NEIL GENZLINGER

This weeks subjects include bedbug infestations; brokers who sit on co-op boards; and rules governing subletting rent-stabilized apartments.

By RONDA KAYSEN

Metropolitan Diary: A group of young men were trying to take discarded furniture despite a sign warning of bedbugs.

By LUCY STONE

Fire officials say a New York City woman set off an explosion by her use of so-called bug bombs, which are highly flammable.

By MARC SANTORA

A group of American scientists have been studying how to replicate properties found in certain types of bean leaves that can capture, or at least slow down, the pests.

By FELICITY BARRINGER

Researchers tracked how bedbugs would get stuck on certain types of leaves.

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Bed Bug Exterminating

Magic has been a leader of bedbug removal solutions in New York City, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Nassau County. We have learned what is effective and our overall strategies of inspection, preparation and treatment can eliminate bedbugs from even the worst infestations. Our Bed Bug Resource Center is dedicated to providing NY residents and businesses the most knowledge when it comes to bed bugs and bed bug treatment methods from our pest control experts.

A bed bug inspection is the opportunity to begin the dialogue with the homeowner about the upcoming process. Our inspectors all have over a decade of experience in pest management and are kept up to date with monthly training seminars. Magic uses dogs to help detect bed bugs - did you know they have a 95% detection rate?

Successful treatments begin with access and this can only be accomplished with preparation. Magic has developed a comprehensive preparation sheet for our customers; our goal at Magic is to form a partnership with our clients. We have learned from experience that an educated and prepared consumer will be a satisfied and bedbug free customer.

Magic has specially trained teams dedicated for bedbug work and always sends two technicians at the minimum. We come fully equipped to complete the treatment within one day and utilize vacuums and dry steam machines for every bedbug clean-up. Our Bedbug heat chamber is the safest way to get rid of bed bugs and other pests.

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Bell Environmental is a leader in providing bed bug control services in the greater New York Metropolitan area. We have a dedicated and separate division that provides bed bug services including canine inspections and InstantFreeze treatments for our residential, commercial, and health care customers. Bell Environmentals bed bug solutions are distinct from our Integrated Pest Management efforts, as the intensity and thoroughness of the treatment needs to be much greater. Black-speckled droppings, molted skins, and white poppy seed sized eggs in your furniture Bed bug bites appear as red marks, blemishes, and/or blotchy rashes. They often appear in a cluster or a line of three bites. It can take up to 5 days after being bitten for the appearance or an itch from bed bug bites to occur Bed Bugs hide in seams & cracks in furniture, are typically nocturnal, and feed around once per week. Bed bugs may live in or hide close to the bed including areas such as the mattress, box spring, headboard, and night stand. Bed bugs can also occupy other furniture, as well as curtains, electronics, picture frames and wall voids.

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NPMA has compiled state specific bed bug laws and rules into one document.Click here to review the information.In a nutshell, twenty three states have passed or enacted bed bug specific legislation or rulemaking, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Many of the bed bug laws or rules are "legacy" statutes or regulations, ranging from 30 to 90 plus years old. The laws and rules focus on bed bug infestations in a variety of specific settings such as multifamily housing (Arizona, Florida, Maine, New York) vacation homes (South Dakota), trains (Illinois), hotels (Kansas, Nevada, Minnesota, Ohio, West Virginia), schools (New York) and migrant labor camps (Iowa). Laws in Arizona and Texas deem bed bugs a public health nuisance.

Arizona, Illinois, Maine, and New York bed bug laws (particularly vital to NYC) were passed or enacted since bed bug populations rebounded 10 plus years ago. Legislation on bed bugs is pending by state, with California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and North Carolina considering additional legislation.

This compilation of bed bug laws in the 50 states only includes those states that specifically include bed bug in their statutory or regulatory scheme. Liability imposed on landlords and tenants concerning bed bugs continue to vary from state to state regardless of whether bed bug laws have been implemented, this is due to the implied warranty of habitability. Inn keepers may also have a heightened duty depending on state law. Therefore this list is a reference point but not an exhaustive nor definitive list of how each state may handle a bed bug incident.

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Bedbug Heat Chamber

The Bedbug Heat Chamber is the safest and most convenient way to get rid of bed bugs, wood destroying beetles, and fabric pests in New York City and Long Island. As a non-chemical option, the heat treatment exterminating method is extremely quick (hours instead of days), and environmentally friendly.

Heat Chamber Treatments

Heat is a non-chemical option treatment. Significant heat kills insects by disrupting cellular membranes and denaturing enzymes needed for their survival. Studies show that heat will kill many types of insect such as bedbugs, roaches, ants, wood boring beetles, clothing moths, carpet beetles, etc. The treatment process involves heating all infected elements in the chamber to a minimum of 120F (at the core) and holding this temperature. The benefit of heat treatment is the ability to treat without the use of chemicals and the relatively short period of time (hours instead of days).

Where it works best

The biggest advantage of heat is that it finds the bed bugs and their eggs wherever they are hiding. It penetrates layers of fabric, upholstered furniture, boxes of household goods, and even mattresses and bedding. It relieves the pest management professional (PMP) from the task of seeking out every last bed bug and all of their eggs. The heat finds them and "cooks" them all at once.

To learn more about Magic's New York City Heat Chamber, visit our dedicated Bedbug Heat Chamber website.

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