Bedbugs

Allston Brighton Bedbug Eradication Initiative: Emergency Fund and Extermination Incentive

State funds for this initiative were obtained with the assistance of State Rep. Kevin G. Honan and State Senator Steven Tolman.

Additional funds are provided by Genzyme Corporation.

We are no longer accepting applications to the Bedbugs Eradication Initiative. We hope to re-open applications in early fall.

The Allston Brighton Bedbug Eradication Initiative provides education and assistance to Allston Brighton tenants and property owners who have been affected by bedbug infestations.

Extermination Incentives For Property Owners and Homeowners

• Proof of ownership.
• Address and unit number of each Allston Brighton unit being treated. Only apartments in Allston Brighton are eligible for these funds.
• An Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) for every unit. Bedbugs are difficult to treat and the pesticides used are toxic. An IPM is necessary for effective treatment.
• Detailed prevention plan for every unit. Describes how you will prevent another outbreak from happening

Bedbugs Brochures

Download information in PDF format about bedbugs:

• English
  
• Español
  
• Português

On the Web:

Boston Public Health Commission

Boston Inspectional Services

Harvard School of Public Health Webpage on Bedbugs

Bedbug City, a map based interactive web server which lets people to map bed bug infestations all over the USA.

Bedbugger, a NYC-based blog that covers bedbugs issues

Westmead Hospital, Australia: Bed Bug website

Kansas State University Article: Nasty Little Bloodsuckers Again Invading Bedrooms

Texas Agricultural Extension Service: Chinches Domesticas

CBS News: Bedbugs Make A Comeback

World Health Organization: Bedbug Information

To report new sites with bedbug infestations, contact us at the Allston Brighton CDC:

Ava Chan
617-787-3874 x201
chan@allstonbrightoncdc.org