Many of us have heard about the news reports regarding bed bugs. However, most of these reports have been coming out of New York City. Now, Florida is seeing an increase in the number of bed bug reports.
According to the Sun Sentinel, Florida hotels have been cited for 81 infestations. This number includes 11 in Broward County and four in Palm Beach County. According to www.bedbugregistry.com Florida has 319 bug reports.
Due to the increase in bed bug complaints, the State's agriculture and consumer services commissioner and state surgeon general are reminding Florida residents to hire licensed pest control companies to help contain breakouts of bed bugs in homes and businesses.
In a news release from Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson's office, he stated that staying at a hotel, going to the movies, riding in a taxi are now commonplace activities that have the potential of spreading bed bugs.
As we've previously discussed, before the 1950s bed bugs were quite common in the US. However, few people know much about them these days because the use of chlorinated pesticides, such as the presently-banned DDT, wiped the insects out in the past. Since many of these pesticides can no longer be used, the bed bugs have staged a come back.
If you, or a loved one, have been attacked by bed bugs while staying at a hotel, motel or resort, then please contact our office to discuss your legal rights. We do not charge for the initial consultation, and if we don't make a recovery on your behalf then you do not owe us attorney fees. Call us today.
