Bed Bugs
Do you think you have bed bugs? Don't panic - they do not carry disease!
Report an instance of bed bugs
The following are several resources you may want to review to learn about bed bugs, their prevention, and getting rid of them safely if you already have them.
Please feel free to contact the Development Services Department directly at 978-674-4144, so that we may answer any comments, questions, or concerns you may have.
Report an instance of bed bugs
Resources
The following are several resources you may want to review to learn about bed bugs, their prevention, and getting rid of them safely if you already have them.
- Frequently Asked Questions about Bed Bugs (PDF) - Prepared by the Massachusetts Department of Health.
- Preventing and Getting Rid of Bed Bugs Safely (PDF) - Prepared by the NYC Department of Health.
- Questions to Ask a Pest Management Operator For Bed Bug Treatment (PDF) - Prepared by the Cincinnati Health Department.
- Information for Homeowners (PDF)- Prepared by the Lowell (Massachusetts) Health Department.
- Information for Landlords and Property Managers (PDF) - Prepared by the Lowell (Massachusetts) Health Department.
- Information for Tenants (PDF) - Prepared by the Lowell (Massachusetts) Health Department.
- Information for Multi-Unit Housing (PDF) - Prepared by various Boston (Massachusetts) groups.
- Learn about k9 dogs - There are numerous organizations out there that utilize specially trained dogs for bed bug detection; this is an example of one of them.
Questions
Please feel free to contact the Development Services Department directly at 978-674-4144, so that we may answer any comments, questions, or concerns you may have.