City Council hearing tomorrow (Tuesday)--bed bug infestation

Tuesday, February 24th, 1:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, Manhattan
Hearing on bed bug infestation

The New York City Council's committees on Consumer Affairs,
Sanitation, and Health have scheduled a joint hearing for Tuesday,
February 24th, on three bills to improve the City's administrative and
technical mechanisms for increasing public education, resources, and
consumer awareness in choosing informed exterminating

Intro 57 proposes the creation of a Bed Bug Task Force and prohibits
the sale of reconditioned mattresses.

Intro 872 creates guidelines for the proper disposal of infected
mattresses.

Intro 873 requires the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
to establish a bed bug technique training program for pest control
professionals and building owners.

The hearing is open to the public. Anyone who wants to testify can
sign up upon arrival.

More info is at http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/category/bed-bug-task-force.

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