If an owner of a co-op apartment had his residence treated for bed bugs is it his duty to notify his neighbors of the bed bug treatments? It’s appropriate to tell them. Even if the pest control company destroyed all the bed bugs in the residence some of the bed bugs could have traveled through the walls, which they often do, and the neighbors may unknowingly have a bed bug infestation. It’s best to get bed bug treatments as soon as possible. 

Some individuals living in New Jersey or New York City or elsewhere would want to keep quiet since people are repulsed by bed bugs and may be concerned the person’s residence still has them. The person may be concerned they will be shunned by neighbors.

Management of a co-op apartment building may prefer the person keeps quiet about it because the news could upset the other residents and also lower property values. The neighbors are in danger of getting a bed bug infestation and they have the right to know. They may want to have a bed bug detection dog check out their residence.