Bed Bug FAQs
Landlord Responsibilities in Wisconsin
My apartment has bed bugs. What are my rights?
Wisconsin Statute 704.07 requires Wisconsin landlords to provide a habitable place for their tenants to live. This describes a living space free of bed bugs and other pests. Of course, bugs are always trying to get into human habitats. But when these situations pose a health risk or get out of control, it is the landlord's responsibility to ensure that the rented space is made livable PROMPTLY.
I'm a landlord. How can I get rid of bed bugs without upsetting my other tenants?
As a landlord, you'll need to exterminate bed bugs FAST to keep your property in business and not upset the other tenants in your building. The quickest and most effective way to kill a bed bug infestation is with heat treatments, and this also happens to be the most discreet method. Bed Bugs Rescue™ offers DIY heater rentals to allow landlords to kill the bed bugs on their own time and without evacuation or chemical extermination that can cause a scene in the apartment complex.
Can I get evicted for having bed bugs in Wisconsin?
While a landlord might threaten to evict a tenant because of bedbugs, this is almost impossible in Wisconsin. Laws say that Wisconsin landlords may evict tenants on the grounds that they introduced the bed bugs to the premise; however, this is nearly impossible to prove. Nobody can be sure where the bugs came from. Many people ask if bed bugs are landlord or tenant responsibilities. The best answer is that nobody is having a good time when bed bugs show up. It is best to be patient and try to work together when these things happen, but in the end, landlords are largely required to act to remove the bed bugs.
My apartment is really messy. Are bed bugs my fault?
Though it is a commonly held belief that bed bugs are dirty, they are actually indifferent to messes and dirt. They don't care if a person is clean or not, or if sheets are fresh or soiled. They live off of human blood, and they thrive wherever humans rest.
Can I sue my landlord for bedbugs in Wisconsin?
While you can sue a landlord for neglecting to treat bedbugs, your claim is only valid if you suffered harm from the bed bugs. If you accumulated medical expenses and documented multiple attempts to contact the landlord about the issue, you may have a valid case.
Do I have to report a bed bug infestation in the state of Wisconsin?
In the state of Wisconsin, you are at no obligation to report bed bugs to an authority. You should contact your landlord or an exterminator so that the issue can be dealt with promptly.
Do I have to throw out my mattress if I have bed bugs?
One of the biggest misconceptions about bed bugs is that you need to throw out clothing and furniture if your home is infected. With heat treatments, you don't have to get rid of ANY belongings. The heat will penetrate into the materials and effectively kill any bugs and their eggs, ensuring that they are GONE FOR GOOD.
What can I expect from a bed bug heat treatment from Bed Bugs Rescue™?
Most importantly, you can expect 100% bed bug removal. For a 6-8 hour period, pets and people should be out of the building while the heaters run to get the temperature up to 120 - 140F. That sustained heat is sure to destroy any bed bugs and their eggs, leaving your bed, clothes, and furniture completely bed-bug free!
We offer two services: rentals so you can kill the bugs yourself, or we'll come and inspect, set up shop and take care of the bugs for you. Contact us today and find the solution to your Wisconsin bed bug infestation.