Bed Bugs New Hampshire

" Bed bugs New Hampshire cases are on the rise, with local pest control firms reporting more cases in the past 2 years than in the last 5. The Union Leader reports that bed bugs are an exploding problem across the state including Nashua, Berlin and Milford.."

New Hampshire is no exception when it comes to bed bugs. In testimony before the House Health and Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee, one exterminator testified that the number of bed bug related calls rose from between 1 to 10/yr to over 300 in the past 2 years.

To combat the local bed bug problem, committees are forming to both educate home owners and to advocate for a coordinated state wide effort to fight the insects. For example, in Manchester, the Manchester Bed Bug Action Committee has been formed to coordinate efforts among home owners, renters, exterminators, health officials and the motel/hotel industry.

Bed Bugs New Hampshire Map
Shows recent bed bug reports from consumers in Manchester, NH
Source: BedBugRegistry

New Hampshire Landlord and Tenant Bed Bug Law

The good news for renters in New Hampshire is that landlords are required to pay for bed bug treatment if the bedbugs are found in more than 1 apartment unit, or in 1 apartment and a common area.

The key to treatment is to act early, so be sure to report any problem to both your landlord and the 211 hot line.

Bed Bugs New Hampshire Government Resources

2-1-1 Hot line: This statewide resource is a great source for local bed bug information.

University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Service: There is a cooperative extension office in each county (Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Cobs, Grafton, HIssborough, Merimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan). The service can be reached via phone and will answer you bed bug questions. You can reach the Family, Home & Garden Education Center M-F 9AM - 2PM at 1-877-298-4769.

They can also refer you to a resource to confirm that the insect you trapped is in fact a bed bug (bedbugs are often confused with young roaches and beetles). You can download the Cooperative Extension Bed Bug Fact Sheet (PDF).

The New Hampshire Bed Bug Action Committee also provides information.

New Hampshire Bed Bug Information and News

NH may study bed bug resurgence
- UnionLeader

Bedbugs Found in Farmington School
- WMUR(

N.H. rep. wants commission to study bed bugs
- Seacoastonline

NH Bed Bugs: grassroots community organizing against bed bugs
- Bedbugger

The NH Bedbugs project
- New York vs. Bed Bugs

Project to wipe out bed bugs at apartment complex
- UnionLeader

New Hampshire Bed Bug Pest Control Experts

It can cost $350 a room to treat bed bugs in New Hampshire. Because of the high cost, it pays to get several quotes. The easiest way to get a few quotes is to contact Service Magic Network (1.877.233.1145) as they pre-screeen New Hampshire based exterminators and make sure they they are insured and licensed. Members have agreed to provide up to 3 free quotes, a real cost savings.

You can also search our exterminator database of experienced local New Hampshire bed bug experts.

Consumer reviews of experienced New Hampshire exterminators are available on Angies List.

Although we always recommend hiring a professional, you can also try and treat the problem yourself. The key is to use the correct combination of products (using only 1 spray for example will not both kill bed bugs on contact and provide lasting protection). To save money we suggest purchasing either an organic or insecticide based bed bug kit.