New Hampshire is currently facing a notable bed bug epidemic, with several cities actively fighting infestations that impact public health and quality of life. Among the most affected areas in the state are Nashua, Manchester, Derry, Londonderry, and Merrimack. These cities have reported increasing bed bug sightings and infestations in residential homes, apartments, hotels, and other facilities. The rise in these resilient pests has prompted coordinated efforts by municipal authorities, landlords, pest control professionals, and public health agencies to combat the spread and alleviate the burden on residents.
Bed bugs are tiny insects about the size of an apple seed that feed on human blood, primarily at night. Their ability to hitch rides in luggage, furniture, and clothing makes them especially difficult to control and eradicate once introduced into a community. New Hampshire’s growing travel and urban density contribute to the challenge, as bed bugs easily spread between homes, hotels, and public spaces.
State law requires landlords in New Hampshire to maintain rental properties in habitable conditions free of infestations. When bed bugs are reported, landlords must respond promptly by hiring licensed pest control services to inspect and treat the premises thoroughly. The financial responsibility for extermination falls on the landlord, and costs cannot be transferred to tenants even if they are believed to have brought the pests into the home. Landlords must also notify tenants about treatment plans and any temporary relocation needs.
Tenants, on their part, are advised to inspect secondhand furniture and belongings carefully and take precautions when traveling to avoid bringing bed bugs home. Maintaining cleanliness and vigilance in spotting early signs of bed bugs can help prevent severe infestation.
Efforts to control bed bugs in New Hampshire cities also include public education campaigns to inform residents about prevention techniques, symptoms of infestations, and proper responses. Professional extermination services remain crucial, as bed bugs show resistance to many common treatments.
Southern New Hampshire cities such as Nashua, Manchester, Derry, Londonderry, and Merrimack are actively combating an escalating bed bug problem that poses serious challenges to public health and housing quality. State laws place responsibility on landlords to manage infestations promptly and effectively, while tenants must remain vigilant to prevent introduction and spread. Professional pest control combined with community awareness and cooperation forms the backbone of the fight against this persistent pest epidemic in New Hampshire.
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