Insects & Rodents

Preventing the spread the of disease from animals to humans is a public health responsibility.

Confront disease-carrying mosquitoes, ticks and mice during spring and summer months. For simple landscaping tricks and tips to protect home’s exterior, click here.

Please note that Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) does not identify or test insects, and does not have a pest control program. The materials provided on this web page are designed to answer basic questions about bed bugs.

Hotel and Motels

If you would like to file a formal complaint against a facility because of a bedbug problem, please visit the Washington State Department of Health “Healthcare Agencies and Facilities Complaint Process” web page and fill out a complaint form.

Renters

If you have a bed bug issue in a rental home or apartment it must be addressed through Washington State's Landlord-Tenant law and procedures.

Bed Bug Resources

• Washington State Department of Health
• Michigan Department of Community Health
• University of Kentucky – In Depth Information
• EPA – Pest Control Information
• Rutgers University
• Bed Bug Control Methods (pdf)
• Bed Bug Control Methods - Rutgers University (pdf)
• SRHD Bed Bugs Flyer