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PITTSBURGH — Of 133 apartments in Carson Towers on the South Side, 14 are suspected to have bed bugs.
A spokesman for Carson Towers said they closed public areas yesterday to try to stop the spread and are currently taking care of the affected areas.
Carson Towers is a seven story apartment building.
Property managers met with residents about the problem two weeks ago, but Channel 11 has heard it’s been a problem for years. Residents said they were trying to be patient but wanted those bed bugs gone once and for all.
“They do what they are supposed to do. It only takes a while. I guess it all costs money,” said Mary Jozefowitz, who has lived in Carson Towers for seven years.
“They’re getting out of control again. Nobody wants to live with them,” says resident Patrick Nieder.
The apartment viewings will take place next week on Monday and Tuesday. Below is the statement from Ed Cafasso of Carson Towers:
“The management team is following best practices to resolve this issue quickly and effectively. As of Thursday, access to the common areas will be temporarily restricted until we inspect each apartment and treat any units that require it. Management has discussed these precautions with residents. We understand that this can be an inconvenience, but we appreciate your cooperation and patience.”
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