The Neighborhood Health & Housing Team can investigate pest and rodent infestations in residential rental units through the Rental Safety Verification Program. Infestations are a violation of the RSVP Inspection Standards. If you are tenant, and would like to report an infestation, please call 311 to schedule an inspection.
According to the St. Joseph County Department of Health, bed bugs are not known to transmit disease to humans and are, therefore, considered a nuisance pest. Because of that reason, the Department of Health does not investigate bed bug complaints. The Department of Health recommends having the apartment, house, etc. checked for pests prior to moving in. The Department of Health suggests contacting a professional exterminator if bed bugs are found.
For more resources on bed bugs visit St. Joseph County Department of Health.
If resident describes other structural problems within the property, please see "Interior Inspection Request" article.
The Health Dept. recommends having the apartment, house, etc. checked for pests prior to moving in.
If there are bed bugs, the best thing to do is to contact a professional exterminator.