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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 19, 2026Hillsborough

Clark County residents report cockroach infestation near Wetlands Park

Residents in a Las Vegas neighborhood near Wetlands Park report a significant cockroach infestation originating from the drainage system. Clark County officials have advised residents to hire private pest control services, a recommendation residents state is financially burdensome and ineffective without addressing the source of the insects.

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Why It Matters

Over 100 households are reportedly affected by an infestation that residents claim is impacting their health and creating significant out-of-pocket costs for professional fumigation.

Key Facts

  • Residents near Wetlands Park report a cockroach infestation originating from the drainage system.
  • Approximately 100 homes are reportedly affected by the infestation.
  • Clark County officials have advised residents to hire private pest control services.
  • Residents report that professional fumigation costs can reach up to $1,000 per household.
  • Residents argue that private fumigation is ineffective because the source of the infestation in the drainage system remains unaddressed.

Who's Mentioned

organizationClark County“Local government body evaluating the situation”locationWetlands Park“Area near the affected neighborhood”personMarisela Bautista“Resident reporting the infestation”