Are bedbugs a problem in Seattle?
As recently as 2014, Seattle was the 13th worst city in the nation for bed bugs. And each year since then, the city has improved, dropping lower and lower on the list. The rankings for each year are based on how many bed bug treatments Orkin has performed in each metro area.
Are there bed bugs in Washington?
Bed bugs have been found in homes, apartments, rental units, and even hotels throughout Washington with increasing frequency.
What if my hotel room has bed bugs?
Alert hotel staff to any issues: If you do find any evidence of bed bugs in your hotel room, report the issue immediately to a hotel staff member so they can investigate the room, as well as the surrounding rooms and common areas. Alternatively, you can place any items that will fit inside a freezer to kill off bugs.
Do expensive hotels get bed bugs?
While cleanliness is certainly a good start to catching in potential bed bug infestations, it is not a foolproof way of prevention. Bed bugs don’t discriminate against high class hotels either. From five star hotels to run down hostels, these pests can be found wherever their hosts take them.
Are bed bug addendums common?
Bed bug addendums are growing increasingly more common, and we have a serious issue in our area, which is making this a top priority for landlords AND tenants across Northeast Ohio. A bed bug addendum means your landlord or property management company is on top of it, and has a policy in place.
Are bed bug addendums legal?
You are not required to sign the bed bug addendum unless you’re certain of the absence of the pests. The addendum comes with strict rules, including agreements regarding pest control fees, attorney fees, not holding the landlord responsible for an infestation, confirmation of personal property insurance, etc.
Do landlords have to pay for bed bugs?
As long as the tenant didn’t introduce the bed bugs, the landlord is usually responsible for extermination. Most states require landlords to provide habitable housing, and most courts don’t consider bed bug infested units to be habitable.
Should I get rid of my furniture if I have bed bugs?
Do not throw away your furniture. Beds and other furniture can be treated for bed bugs. Throwing away your furniture can spread the bugs and you have to buy new furniture. Moving your things from the room with bed bugs to another room in your house may spread the bed bugs.
Do hotels reimburse for bed bugs?
Hotels which allow bed bugs to enter and remain in the rooms are responsible for the injuries the bed bugs cause. Managers and owners will do whatever they can to prevent you from filing a bed bug claim or a lawsuit. They will attempt to offer you “free nights” or refund your stay if you agree to let the matter go.