Discovering an unattended death on a property is a difficult and often traumatic experience—especially for apartment managers and maintenance teams, who may be the first on scene. As challenging as the situation is, the presence of bedbugs can complicate the response even further.
At BioteamAZ, we’ve seen firsthand how these two issues can intersect, and we want to be clear about the best course of action: pest control must be the first step before biohazard cleanup begins.
Why Bedbugs Must Be Treated First
While there are varying opinions in the industry, we believe strongly that the initial bedbug treatment should happen before any biohazard remediation takes place. Here’s why:
- Safety of Our Team: Bedbugs can easily spread to equipment, vehicles, and even workers’ homes if not properly contained.
- Health of Your Tenants: Without treatment, bedbugs may spread to neighboring units, causing long-term infestations and health complaints.
- Efficiency and Cleanliness: Biohazard cleanup is most effective when the scene is stable. Active pests can delay the process, undo progress, and compromise results.
Coordinated Cleanup You Can Trust
BioteamAZ partners with licensed pest control professionals who are trained to perform targeted treatments in properties affected by biohazards and infestations. This partnership allows us to offer seamless coordination: pest control goes in first, and once the area is cleared, our trauma scene cleanup technicians can safely begin decontamination and restoration. Follow up treatments are often necessary in severe infestations.
We understand the sensitive nature of these situations. That’s why our approach is designed to protect:
- Your staff and maintenance teams
- Current and future tenants
- The family members of the deceased
- Our technicians and equipment
What to Do If You’re Managing the Cleanup
If you’re overseeing cleanup efforts after a death and are aware of a bedbug infestation, notify your biohazard remediation provider as early as possible. This allows the right precautions to be taken in advance—including preparation, scheduling, and appropriate containment measures. A coordinated response between pest control and biohazard teams ensures that the property is restored efficiently, safely, and without unnecessary delays.
Serving Arizona with Expert Biohazard Remediation
BioteamAZ specializes in unattended death cleanup, crime scene cleaning, and biohazard remediation across Arizona. We frequently work with property managers, landlords, and housing authorities to help return affected units to a livable condition—quickly, discreetly, and professionally.
For immediate support or a free consultation, call us at (602) 246-8326 or contact us online here.
