u/No_Ordinary951

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for advice on where to report a pest control treatment that may have been handled improperly in Fremont.

We rent a home and had ongoing bug issues. The landlord bought a spray and told us the product being used was "organic" and kids safe. However, it is not organic and not safe to spray when kids are around and after the spraying, all members of our family experienced eye irritation, throat irritation, cough, nausea and discomfort. We have young children, which made this especially concerning and had to stay in hotel for 3 days.

We're now moving out, and one of the reasons is our concern about how the pest treatment was handled without any precautions and the impact it may have had on our family's health.

I'm trying to understand:

• Which agency handles complaints about pesticide or insecticide misuse in Fremont/Alameda County?
• Can residents obtain records of what chemicals were actually used?
• Is there a state or county department that investigates potential pesticide safety violations?
• Has anyone gone through a similar situation?

Any guidance would be appreciated. I'm not looking to make accusations without evidence; I simply want to understand the proper reporting process and whether there is a way to have the situation reviewed.

Thank you.