The bed bug outbreak has many New Yorkers concerned -- and wondering where to go to help should they be struck. It's important to note that bedbugs can live almost anywhere -- baseboards, windows, door frames, unused outlets, luggage, clothing...you get the idea. They can also live for weeks or even months without food.
According to the City , tenants whose landlords do not promptly respond to bed bug complaints can call 311 and file a complaint with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and may also hire their own professionals.
Here's a roundup of useful links and tips to help keep your posessions safe or to deal with an outbreak if you're home is struck.
www.bedbugger.com -- A clearinhouse site with the latest news, forums and history of this nasty infestation.
www.bedbugregistry.com : This Site is a free, public database of bedbug infestations. Use it to check for bedbug reports before booking a hotel room or renting an apartment.
New York City's Bed Bug Fact Sheet: The city recognizers bed bug incidents are on the rise. Here's the tip sheet they put out to help
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http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/html/residents/bedbugs.shtml: Here's where New York City's Housing Authority chimes in on where bedbugs come from and where to stop them once they get in your house.
