Bed bugs are an expensive problem
You may have heard: a bed bug epidemic is sweeping the country and few places have it worse than New York City. Seemingly everyone in the Big Apple has a bed bug story and don’t kid yourself; the infestations aren’t limited to the “less desirable” parts of town. The Waldorf Astoria has had bed bugs, bed bug infestations have been reported in offices on Park Avenue.
In addition to the flat out unsavory connotations associated with bed bugs, the critters are more than just a nuisance. They’re a financial bomb shell. For those already struggling to get by, an inspection by a trained dog to confirm bed bugs followed by a professional exterminator can cost anywhere between $500-$2,500. Simply not an option for many already having a hard time in a poor economy. Additionally, truly ridding an apartment of bed bugs often requires throwing away most or all of the furniture in the infested rooms. All clothing must be washed or dry cleaned, the infested family will need temporary storage and good cleaning supplies to get rid of their bed bugs once and for all. Fact is, the expenses add up…..quickly. According to the New York Times, some bed-bug experts say it’s not unusual for an infested family to spend upwards of $5,000 in its efforts to get rid of the critters. Landlords of large apartment buildings have been known to spend as much as $80,000 to get rid of the pests. In either case, for a family or business already reeling, bed bugs can be the financial straw that breaks the camel’s back.
For tips on how to economically rid yourself of bed bugs, see the attached New York Times article: Sleeping With the Enemy.
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Tags: Bed Bugs, Bugs, New York City, York City
Posted January 24, 2011 by Imogen Lay under Credit Report