- Residents at Underwood Tower say bed bugs and other pests continue despite monthly chemical treatments, raising concerns about the long-term effectiveness of current methods.
- OHA told lawmakers infestation rates have dropped from under 8% to around 4% this year, and say one of the eleven public housing towers currently has access to a heat treatment room — but did not specify which one.
- State lawmakers on the Urban Affairs Committee say the goal is to better understand residents’ experiences and explore stronger solutions, as some tenants say the issue continues to affect sleep, health, and quality of life.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
For some residents living in public housing in Omaha, bed bugs remain an ongoing concern — despite repeated treatment efforts.
At Underwood Tower, resident Michael Coleman says infestation issues have persisted in his apartment for years. Coleman first spoke with us this summer. Months later, he says little has changed…