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Are property managers obligated to provide outside pest control services regularly?

My dog has the most horrible flea infestation I have ever seen. It is obviously from outside in my apartment complex where the "dog walk" is. There are no fleas in the house, only the ones that she brings home on her. When asked, the property management team said that they "DO" spray for fleas and insects outside, but would not be able to continue spraying because they used up "their 2007 budget" for pest control. I thought this was a joke, but they were serious. Now, my dog is left with scabs and fleas all over her body...with no way out. Is there anything that the team is obligated to do. This is almost bordering on animal cruelty. For those of you that are assuming I don't take preventative measures towards fleas on my dog and are jumping down my throat making ignorant statements that I am blaming this on other people: My dog is on Frontline 60+lb treatment, every month to the day. She is also bathed regularly using flea preventative shampoos and coat moisturizer. Her hygiene is excellent. We take care of her like a queen. When there is an INFESTATION, however, it's just that...it infests her body. I understand that it is my responsibility people. And have taken such. Everyone is misinterpreting the question and forging their own "placate the asker" scenario. I'm not at the tribunals so relax. It's a question of rights and property managers. She has had Advantixx, Frontline, Gels, Sprays...we've set off bombs in the house, we've taken away all her bedding and blankets.

Public Comments

1. You need to see your vet and get proper flea preventative. You cannot blame your problem on others when you aren't providing proper flea preventative on your pets.
2. we use Advantix have you heard of revolution? i would treat your dog and your house that's very important or otherwise you wont take care of the problem properly Zodiac is for the house i wouldn't walk my dog there any more if this was where the problem is coming from find a new walking place after treating her as far as them being responsible well i wouldn't care and stay away from it for my dogs sake evidently they don't care if your looking for a legal answer i cant give it to you cause this site is for dogs but i would suggest for you to find out how many other people in your complex have the same problem then maybe you all could sign a petition and bring it to the management other wise they ll probably still tell you to walk your pet some other place sorry that's the best i can do
3. Simply, frontline is not strong enough. It is over the counter and they dont have the authority to sell you strong medications. Get the right stuff from your vet. Dont blame the problem on the management. It is your responsibility to care for your animal, not their responsibility. Frontline is a joke.
4. They are under no obligation whatsoever. You should seek places to take your dog that are not flea infested.
5. The property owner (Manager) is only responsible for rodents. (Rats & mice). They can not be held responsable for what lives in the grass its self. That's where the fleas come from besides other dogs & cats.
6. only if its a health hazard then they are required. i do pest control and i would recommend you call a pest co. to get rid of the fleas inside and out . they say they spray outside right? the fleas are hiding with you. need any advice ask me.
7. From your question and additional comments, it sounds like you are doing a great job of controlling fleas on your pet, however it would seem strange that with all the preventative measures you are taking that your dog is still being infested with fleas. To help, I do have a web page on fleas on my site at http://bobthebugman.com/guide/fleas/ so you can be sure you are in fact dealing with fleas. You want to be absolutely sure you are dealing with a dog or cat flea problem, before wasting time and money on control products that won't work if its not a flea. Have you looked at the insect closely and are 100% sure it is a flea? It very well could be something else, such as a mite or even lice. To specifically answer your question however, the laws regarding pest control requirements of property owners varies by state and local jurisdiction. You will get the best answer to your question by contacting your local health department for a definitive answer regarding your landlords obligations. In my own experience, a health department who receives a complaint regarding a pest will usually dispatch an investigator who may require the landlord to have the property treated.