Chances are good that legislation addressing bed bugs will surface this year.
After all, bed bugs are surfacing in increasing numbers, creating headaches for landlords and tenants alike.
State lawmakers, in turn, are mulling a standard response to bed bug infestations. A bed bug bill would likely cover detection, disclosure and remediation. To help guide any policy discussion, CAA points to its material on bed bugs.
Watch for news on potential legislation in the weeks to come. In the meantime, do your part to fight bed bugs by taking an electronic survey.
UC researchers want to assess the impact bed bugs have on California’s housing industry while gathering information about bed bug management practices in the state’s multi-unit dwellings.
They hope to establish benchmarks and evaluate the needs and challenges faced by housing management, owners, tenants and others serving rental communities. Learn more
Chances are good that legislation addressing bed bugs will surface this year.
CAA bed bugs webinar
What: Bed bugs have fast become the No. 1 pest challenge for multi-unit rental housing properties. Our webinar will cover the bed bug resurgence, how infestations originate, early detection, bites and symptoms, inspection techniques, prevention and legal issues. Learn about protecting your property and whom to notify after detecting an infestation.
When: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Technical note: You will be connected to the audio portion of the webinar using your computer’s speakers. There will be no phone connection.
Credits: Qualifies for one hour CCRM CEC
More info: Bed bugs webinar