[quote=EconProf]Having read up on bed bugs, I have decided to get very proactive. Called in the original pest control company to re-treat premises and possessions, and stressed they had to solve the problem. Part of their job is teaching the tenants their role in this–especially washing and drying at high temperature all bedding, clothing, etc. Their kids have sores from the bites, and I doubt they brought in the problem–it was the previous tenants–so they are the victims and this is more than just a legal problem. If necessary, I will pay them an agreed upon amount to leave, throw out all carpeting and nuke the place before the next tenant comes in.
To other Piggs: still want to try landlording?[/quote]
Sounds like you’re willing to do the right thing for your tenants, EconProf. I looked this up after seeing your post yesterday, and in some states, it is mandated that LLs take care of the problem. Didn’t look specifically at CA, but this is definitely a problem none of us would want to have.
FWIW, I did read that diatomaceous earth can be helpful in keeping down (hopefully, eliminating) bedbug populations. This should be used in conjunction with professional treatments.
