It has come as a shock to many inhabitants of Los Angeles that bed bugs are no longer just a New York problem. Even sunny Southern California has become a haven to a shockingly large population of bed bugs. In fact, since 2011, Los Angeles has consistently had more bed bug treatments than New York City, according to studies by major pest exterminators. Landlords and property management companies have been inundated with complaints of bites, and even lawsuits alleging physical and psychological harm.
If you are experiencing a serious bed bug infestation in Los Angeles, you aren’t alone. Below are just some of the major news articles detailing the Los Angeles bed bug problem.
“Cockroaches, Bed Bugs, Spiders Ran Rampant, Suing Tenants Say” – Patch, 21 April 2015. A group of 14 tenants of an apartment building owned by Union Pacific Railroad filed a joint lawsuit against the company, demanding 2 million dollars in compensation for trauma resulting from a massive infestation of bed bugs and other pests. Plaintiffs described waking up and finding bed bugs, cockroaches, and spiders crawling across their bodies.
“Bed Bugs reported at L.A. Central Library” – LA Weekly, 7 September 2012. Two anonymous witnesses reported seeing bed bugs in the Los Angeles library, as well as in a book checked out from the library. One patron who followed up with library management was informed that numerous other patrons had reported seeing bed bugs, but “we hadn’t heard they’d gotten to Literature yet.” When LA Weekly contacted the library, a representative replied that there had only been a single report of one bed bug, and that they had immediately responded by calling a pest control company.
“Study: LA Ranks 5th Among Top Bed Bug Cities In America” – CBS Los Angeles, 21 March 2012. According to a study released by a major national pest control company, Los Angeles had the 5th highest rate of bed bug reports in the nation, jumping up from 25th place the year before. Meanwhile, New York City ranked 9th, having dropped two places from the year before.
“Bed Bugs on Airplanes?! Yikes! How to Fly Bed Bug Free” – Forbes, 21 November 2011. A business class passenger on a Los Angeles-London flight discovered bed bugs on the plane, and reported what she saw to the airline. However, when the airline failed to act, she posted created a website on which she posted photos of bed bug bites on her arms, legs, and feet. In response, the airline did an inspection and found infestations on two planes, necessitating a fumigation of both. Another business class passenger on a flight between Washington DC and Los Angeles operated by the same airline had submitted a letter to the editor of the New York Times. In the letter, the author reported having received 17 bed bug bites on his back, and about the same number on his feet as well.
“L.A.’s slow trickle of bedbugs may turn into a flood” – Los Angeles Times, 4 December 2010. The director of environmental health for the Los Angeles County Department of Health stated that Los Angeles County was overrun with bed bugs, stating in the previous year they had received as many as 55 reports of bed bugs per month. Bed bugs had been sighted in houses and apartments in two dozen neighborhoods across Los Angeles, as well as in the retail district of Beverly Hills.
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La Cucaracha Pest Control has been satisfying the bed bug extermination needs of Los Angelinos for more than 25 years. Reviews of their handling of bed bug infestations are extremely positive. One customer described them as the “ONLY pest control place in Los Angeles that I fully trust.” Their bed bug treatments don’t end until the bed bugs are gone. At a minimum, their bed bug treatments are comprised of three consecutive visits to spray affected areas. A number of customers have sworn by La Cucaracha for more than ten years.
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Bug Stop Services is a licensed, family owned business that provides bed bug pest control services to several counties in Northern California. They integrate traditional and green techniques in order to effectively eliminate bed bugs from the homes and apartments they service. They also offer HOA multi-unit complex inspections and treatments. Other pest control companies in the area frequently call Bug Stop when they come across bed bug infestations that require the intervention of a well-trained bed bug company like Bug Stop Services.
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Facility Pest Control was established in 2005 by Sam Karbelnig after years of working for a large-scale pest control provider. The family-owned bed bug pest extermination company strives to deliver consistently effective and safe pest control services to its customers. When dealing with a bed bug infestation, their professional service providers perform an on-site inspection of a bed bug incursion, and draw up an appropriate plan of attack for responding to the bed bug problem.
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(4.6 / 5) with 9 reviews
Bugs A to Z Pest Control Services Inc. utilizes a three-stage bed bug spray treatment to effectively disrupt the life cycle of a bed bug infestation. Bugs A to Z also offers additional treatments, including Cryonite freeze sprays. Customers have remarked on the courteousness and professionalism of Bugs A to Z’s professional pest control operators, and state that Bugs A to Z can absolutely exterminate difficult bed bugs problems.
Yelp: (4.5 / 5) with 164 reviews | Google: (5 / 5) with 4 reviews
Ronin Pest Control offers free bed bug inspections in order to determine if bed bugs are present, and if so, the severity of the infestation. They perform multi-stage intensive bed bug treatments, and are known for their thoroughness and attention to detail. One customer even reported that their bed bug exterminator not only sprayed their property, but also performed free inspections of their neighbors’ properties. Ronin Pest Control employs knowledgeable, licensed pest control operators, who are known for not using hard-sell tactics to sell unnecessary services.
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