Bed Bug Control Built for Affordable Housing
M2 Exterminating is the only Central Ohio company that detects, treats, and verifies bed bug elimination under one roof — with the compliance documentation housing authorities actually need.
Request a Portfolio AssessmentThe Challenge Affordable Housing Operators Face
Bed bugs are not a maintenance issue. In multi-unit affordable housing, they are an operational and regulatory problem that touches tenant relations, HUD compliance, budget allocation, and legal liability — all at once.
Most pest control companies treat affordable housing the same way they treat a single-family home: show up, spray, leave an invoice. That approach ignores the realities housing directors deal with every day.
- High-density spread: Shared walls and high unit density mean infestations spread faster than in market-rate properties.
- Tenant reporting gaps: Residents may delay reporting due to stigma, fear of consequences, or language barriers.
- Regulatory mandates don't wait: Ohio Code § 921.06 requires licensed commercial applicators for buildings with more than four units. HUD Notice H2012-5 requires documented response within 24 hours, inspection within three calendar days, and an active IPM plan.
- Detection-only services create gaps: Two vendors, two schedules, two invoices — and no single point of accountability.
M2's Detect-Treat-Verify Model
M2 is the only company in Central Ohio that owns the entire bed bug lifecycle.
Detect
NESDCA-certified K9 inspections — faster and more accurate than visual inspections, covering entire units in minutes. Proactive monitoring programs available.
Treat
Licensed heat and chemical application — fully compliant with Ohio Code § 921.06. No delay between confirmation and action.
Verify
Post-treatment K9 re-inspection confirms elimination. Closes the loop for tenants and auditors.
Built for HUD and Ohio Regulatory Requirements
- Ohio Code § 921.06 Compliance: Every treatment performed by licensed commercial applicators.
- HUD Notice H2012-5 Alignment: 24-hour response, 3-day inspection, and fully documented treatment protocols.
- IPM Plan Support: Help building and maintaining the documentation auditors require. Learn more about Ohio bed bug laws.
- No Cost-Shifting to Tenants: Pricing structured for property-level contracts, not individual tenant billing.
The Central Ohio Market
Central Ohio has 7,000–10,000 public housing units and 20,000+ voucher-associated units. OHFA's $100 million annual State LIHTC program continues funding new construction.
No pest control company has built a service model specifically for this market — until now.
Featured Case Study
See how M2 eliminated a multi-year bed bug epidemic across housing complexes in Pickaway County.
Read the Full Case Study →Free Resource: HUD Bed Bug Response Protocol
- 24-hour response checklist
- 3-day inspection template
- IPM plan framework
- Tenant communication templates