The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) provides guidance to tenants, property owners, and homeowners on how to eliminate bed bugs safely.
Topics include:
- How to recognize bed bugs
- What to do to prevent bed bug infestations
- What to do if you are bitten by bed bugs
- Guidance for getting rid of bed bugs, including how to select an exterminator
- Guidelines for handling infested clothing or household items
Additional Guidance for Homeowners
If you are a private homeowner, you should hire a pest control professional licensed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to evaluate the pest problem and to exterminate if necessary. Licensed exterminators should always provide proof of their license upon request.
The City does not distribute mattress covers.
