Bed bug infestation from previous tenant...

[Jack B.]

New tenant is complaining about bed bugs and their two daughters being bitten by them "badly". These people just moved in LITERALLY a day ago. I didn't see any signs of any bed bugs and the carpets were steam cleaned by the previous tenants before they left, though they were extremely dirty people when they lived there.

I'm looking online and they have some sprays and powders, but I figured I'd ask what others have done or used while I look at the options on Amazon. I have not seen any evidence of bed bugs. For all I know it could be a scam. 

[Kevin Farrell]

It is common for tenants with a BB problem to move out and not tell the landlord. Unless you know where to look you may not see signs of them during clean out. Get a reputable pest control guy in there to identify the problem. I own a Pest control business in Indianapolis and 80% of our business is treating BB. If you found beds left in the unit or at the curb, the previous tenants may have had the problem.

I do free inspections for landlords here in Indy in cases like this. First I look for BB under carpets and behind baseboard trim. Then, If there is no evidence of BB infestation on any of the furniture, then BB may have been in the home when they moved in.

If there are BB hire someone to exterminate them and guarantee it in writing. Good luck.