Bed Bugs Cincinnati

" Bed bugs Cincinnati are a growing problem as are complaints from across the United States as people carry bedbugs from one location to another.  Luckily, the Cincinnati Department of Health offers advice and services for removing infested furniture. Hamilton County also provides assistance for apartment bed bug problems including landlord and tenant issues."   

The Cincinnati and Tri State region has seen increasing numbers of Bed Bug outbreaks. The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority has had meetings on the subject in order to raise awareness and coordinate a plan of attack in the region. The need is further highlighted by the Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Forces which has seen an +82%  increased in year to year bedbug complaints.

Any one or home can get bed bugs.  Even a dinner guest or purchase of used furniture can bring bedbugs into the house.  A female bed bug can lay up to 10 eggs per day, resulting in a rapidly expanding infestation.  If you see a bed bug, or think you see one, act fast to treat the problem.  

We suggest that you have a professional confirm that you have a Cincinnati bed bugs problem. Terminix (toll free phone: 877.291.4849) for example, offers a free in home inspection and will provide a free quote (others charge for an inspection).

How to Kill Bed Bugs in Cincinnati

If you live in a home or apartment, the first decision is whether to fight bed bugs yourself using a "do it yourself" kit or to hire a professional. 

The main obstacle to hiring a professional is the cost.  There will be a fee for the home inspection ($100-$500) and then another fee for the treatment itself ($750++).  The advantage of a professional is that they know where to look in th home, their experience in fighting bedbugs and any specialized equipment they might have.

A do it yourself kit, such as the one offered by Dermisil , can also be effective as they contain the 4 key products needed to fight an infestation.  This includes a bed bug safe spray (kills bedbugs on contact and in cracks), fossil dust (to kill bedbugs after treatment ends and around electrical outlets), a hand steamer (to kill bed bug eggs) and mattress covers (to trap any remaining bedbugs that you might have missed).  Kits cost approximately $160

If you decided to do it yourself or for how to prepare your home prior to professional treatment, see our guide on  how to kill bed bugs. 

Bed Bugs Cincinnati

Bed Bugs! - WKRC Cincinnati

Cincinnati BedBugs Government Resources

If you rent a home or apartment within Hamilton County (excluding cities of Cincinnati, Norwood, Sharonville or Springdale) and you think you have bed bugs, please contact the Hamilton County General Health District at (513) 946-7832. Health District sanitarians will work with your landlord to eliminate the problem. A bed bug fact sheet from Hamilton County is available here (pdf).

Cincinnati Health Department - Brochure on "How Can I Get Rid of Bed Bugs?

Cincinnati Bed Bug Hot line - Call 513.591.6000 with questions or to arrange a pickup of furniture that has been contaminated with bedbugs

Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force

Bed Bugs Cincinnati Registry

To check which locations in Cincinnati have had a bed bug problem see the Bed Bug Registry.  It's also a good resource to report a bedbug problem.

Cincinnati Bed Bug Pest Control Companies

Many bed bug pest control companies will provide a free quote and possibly a free on-site inspection to confirm that you in fact have a bed bug problem.  To find the best company for your problem we suggest the following:

1. Contact a National Well Known Company: Terminix for example offers a free quote and on-site inspection.  You can call them at 1.877.291.4849.

2. Check our list of local bed bug pest control experts.  Each firm on the list will provide a free quote.  You can search the list of local bed bug experts here.

3. Service Magic also lists local experts that are part of their network.  They offer up to 4 free quotes.  Use this link to get 4 free quotes from Service Magic.

To read consumer reviews of pest control companies specializing in bed bugs Cincinnati problems see Angies List.

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