By now, almost everyone knows that bed bugs are a major problem in America. Right here in Massachusetts, these biting parasites are as prevalent as anywhere else in the country. The challenge with treating bed bugs in Massachusetts apartments has to do with a lot of complicated factors.
First, bed bug problems need to be communicated. Oftentimes, tenants keep the problem quiet, rather than alerting management. They also attempt to self-treat, which is never recommended. These two scenarios can lead to a major bed bug infestation throughout an entire apartment complex.
Second, bed bugs can travel easily from one apartment to the next. Whether it's by moving through the walls, or by being inadvertently transported on clothing, bed bugs can quickly infest multiple units in a complex.
Third, even the most effective bed bug treatments in Massachusetts are always susceptible to reintroduction. In other words, the problem may be entirely exterminated, but the tenants might bring additional bed bugs back to the unit. This causes the cycle to repeat.
At Burgess Pest Management, we try hard to educate apartment residents about bed bug biology and behavior, in an effort to prevent reintroduction. We also present every available option for treating Massachusetts bed bugs; such as heat treatments, conventional applications, bed bug covers, and bed bug monitors.
If you live in a Massachusetts apartment complex that has a history of bed bug problems, you may contact the Burgess Pest Management team and your management company.
