Bed Bugs Wreak Havoc on City Real Estate
Bed bugs are causing giant problems within the real estate markets of major cities. From San Francisco to New York, Chicago to Atlanta, the problem of bed bugs is spreading rapidly. They invade everywhere from small studio apartments to entire multiple-story apartment buildings, causing serious downturns in real estate market prices. Bed bugs are like squatters; once they settle in, they are extremely hard to evict.
In New York City, one bed bug infested building saw its rental rate drop a dramatic 25 percent. This does not bode well for an already hurting real estate market. Bed bugs thrive in places where there is a high occupancy turnover rate. They live in tight, warm places, including inside mattress seams and box springs, as well as in cracks and crevices of headboards and furniture. At night they come out to feed on their unsuspecting human victims. While not life-threatening, bed bug bites are very uncomfortable, causing swelling and itching and can sometimes lead to an allergic reaction or infections from over-scratching.
The only way to effectively get rid of bed bugs is through thorough inspection and treatment, which can be time consuming and expensive. Insecticides can potentially be harmful and heat remediation can be costly, with some companies charging over $100,000 to eliminate the problem in larger buildings.
The best way to avoid the costly and overwhelming problem of bed bugs is to be pro-active. Take preventative measures to eliminate the chances of an invasion by these unwelcome guests.
Bedbug.com offers a variety of affordable pillow, mattress and box spring encasements as a preventative measure, so that if a bed bug infestation does occur, your bedding will be safe and secure. With this measure, there is no need to get rid of your expensive mattresses and other bedding, which will save you from at least one potentially very costly purchase.
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