For those of you who are not familiar with the area, the winters are pretty harsh.

This may sound harsh but the reality is you are more important to yourself. 

Sure they capture high profile media coverage due to their insane and asinine treatment of tenants, but eventually they are caught and harshly punished by the city DA.

They put special chemicals/ compounds  in it to work in cold weather 

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In my area, I can get 2000 lbs for $140) Light stable aromatic polyurethane binder (Contact a reputable chemical or adhesive supplier and explain the project.

The pest control company I had used a chemical called "crossfire" I'd buy it online treat any box springs and mattresses in the apartment and then buy highly rated bug proof mattress and box spring covers on amazon.

However, unlike So Cal were military bases can provide clean delineation of city boundaries (Pendleton for example), for Phoenix/Tucson there is mostly only desert separating them (many miles of harsh desert).BTW CA population continues to increase. 

I have to walk the fine balance of working with the people I have to improve their quality but not push them OUT of the business with harshness and high standards that are not reachable.  

Or if anyone has had good or bad experiences with these chemicals.