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Latest Bed Bug Incidents and Infestations Incident Radius: 30000 Miles Edgewater Apartments 8525 106a Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5H0K1 (2024-07-24) New Cambridge Lofts 10024 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 1R9 (2024-06-21) #12 14504 108th Ave Nw, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5N1G8 (2024-04-22) Fern Lodge 460 E Fern Ave, San Bernardino, Redlands, California, United States, 92373 (2023-11-20) 143 Eighth Street, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, MV83C9 (2023-11-20) Underwood Senior Living 4850 Underwood Ave, Douglas, omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68132 (2023-11-02) 550 Westwood Drive South West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, t3c3t9 (2023-10-29) 125 550 westwood drive southwest, calgary, Alberta, Canada, t3c3t9 (2023-10-29) BOB 550 WESTWOOD, WESTWOOD, CALGARY, Alberta, Canada, T3C3T9 (2023-10-29) 15 Three Mil eLane, Salmon, Montana, United States, 83467 (2023-09-25) We cannot vouch for the truthfulness of any report on this site. If you feel a location has been reported in error, or want to dispute a report, please contact us.

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School bed bug, rodent issues prompt some to hold ‘sick-out’ as Chancellor continues investigation – FOX 5 DC

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D.C. Schools Chancellor Antwan Wilson appeared on FOX 5 Friday and said he issues at Savoy Elementary are extremely import to him. "We want to make sure that the school is safe. That everyone is healthy. And, you know, I'm looking to get to the botto

WASHINGTON - Several people who say they are teachers at D.C.'s Savoy Elementary School have told FOX 5 that they will not report to school today following ongoing reports of problems with bed bugs and rodents inside of the building.

An emergency meeting about the reported infestation was held Thursday but provided few answers for outraged parents. Representatives from D.C. Public Schools, the Department of General Services, and The Department of Health were at the meeting to talk about the reported issues; however, parents say a clear solution on how to address the problem was not given.

FOX 5's Melanie Alnwick was at the school Friday morning and said that the 'sick-out' was not school-wide and that some teachers were seen going into the building. She also spoke with the Teacher's Union who told her they were not aware of how many teachers the 'sick-out' involved.

Many parents at Thursday's meeting told FOX 5 that they wanted the school closed until the problem was resolved. Many shared their fear of possibly contaminating their own homes with bed bugs brought back into the house with their children.

Wilson said work has been carried out to make sure that the school is properly cleaned. He said that more work is being scheduled to address all problems in the building.

He said he wasn't able to attend Thursday's meeting but it was important to him that the school system be in continuously communication with parents, students, and staff regarding the situation.

Wilson also said that moving students to different schools or to a different building while the infestation issues are addressed may be an option.

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Bed Bug Control | Western Exterminator

Posted on February 5, 2017 by vancouver Click Here For Article

Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) have been recognized as pests since the 17th century, and were introduced to the New World by early colonists. Bed bugs were quite common in the U.S. prior to World War II, but declined in incidence after the mid 20th century, primarily due to the widespread use of synthetic insecticides such as DDT. Improvements in sanitation and personal hygiene, along with more vigilant regulations and consumer knowledge about the use of second-hand furniture are also likely contributors to bed bugs becoming known to most of us only through a children's nursery rhyme.

Although never totally eliminated, bed bug populations dwindled enough for most of us to ignore them. That has changed. Bed bugs have undergone a dramatic resurgence worldwide, and in the past decade, bed bugs have begun making a comeback across the United States; in many areas becoming a major nuisance pest.

International travel and commerce are factors in the recent spread of these insect hitchhikers, which can be readily transported in luggage, clothing, bedding and furniture. There are some experts that believe the small population that remained in the U.S. after the 1950's were 'super bugs', resistant to the chemicals available to treat them.

Bed bugs can be found anywhere, and not just in your bed. They are still most frequently found in dwellings with a high rate of occupant turnover, such as hotels, motels, hostels, dormitories and apartment complexes; but can be found in private homes, movie theaters, high-end stores and on public transportation. Such infestations usually are not a reflection of poor hygiene or bad housekeeping. However, once established, bed bugs are persistent and getting rid of them also requires persistence.

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Dont Let the Bed Bugs Bite: Orkin Releases New Top 50 …

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Baltimore Holds Top Spot on Bed Bugs Cities List

ATLANTA (January 3, 2017) Baltimore tops this years Top 50 Bed Bug Cities list, released today by pest control leader Orkin. In the six years Orkin has released the bed bug city rankings, this is the first time Baltimore has made the top five, moving up nine spots since last year. Four metro regions Las Vegas, Portland, Salt Lake City and Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem made the list for the first time this year.

The list is based on treatment data from the metro areas where Orkin performed the most bed bug treatments from December 1, 2015 November 30, 2016. This ranking includes both residential and commercial treatments.

We have more people affected by bed bugs in the United States now than ever before, says Orkin Entomologist and Director of Technical Services Ron Harrison, Ph.D., adding that bed bugs are a growing issue. They were virtually unheard of in the U.S. 10 years ago, he says.

According to a 2015 Bugs without Borders Survey by the National Pest Management Association, nearly all (99.6 percent) of pest professionals nationwide have treated bed bugs in the past year, up from five, 10 and 15 years ago.

Bed bugs are great hitchhikers because they travel from place to place with ease, including luggage, purses and other belongings. Bed bugs can be found anywhere, from single family homes, apartments and hotel, to public places like movie theaters, public transit and libraries and offices.

Anyone can get bed bugs in their home. They are not a sign of uncleanliness. Bed bugs only need blood to survive. We have treated for bed bugs in everything from million dollar homes to public housing, Harrison says.

Bed bugs can be difficult to detect and treat because of their small size and ability to survive up to a year without feeding. They are about the size of an apple seed when fully grown, and can hide around seams of a mattress, behind headboards and in cracks and crevices, usually within a five-foot radius of the bed. The first signs of a bed bug infestation are often the bed bugs themselves or small dark stains bed bugs can leave behind.

People may have bed bugs and not know it, because many people have no physical reaction to bed bug bites, Harrison says. Thats why its important for people everywhere to inspect for bed bugs regularly.

While the 50 metro areas listed above required the most treatments for bed bugs in 2016, Orkin has treated for bed bugs in all 50 states and around the world. To help detect and prevent bed bugs, Orkin recommends homeowners and travelers do the following:

At Home:

During travel, remember the acronym S.L.E.E.P to inspect for bed bugs:

Bed bugs can quickly become a major problem, as they can spread from room to room if undetected and allowed to multiply. Anyone who suspects a bed bug infestation should contact a pest management professional immediately.

For more information about bed bug detection and prevention, visit Orkin.com. You can also find 100 facts about bed bugs in Orkins new bed bug e-book.

About Orkin, LLC

Founded in 1901, Atlanta-based Orkin is an industry leader in essential pest control services and protection against termite damage, rodents and insects. The company operates more than 400 locations with almost 8,000 employees. Using a proprietary, three-step approach, Orkin provides customized services to approximately 1.7 million homeowners and businesses in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, Central America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Asia, the Mediterranean and Africa. Orkin is committed to studying pest biology and applying scientifically proven methods. The company collaborates with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and eight major universities to conduct research and helps educate consumers and businesses on pest-related health threats. Learn more about Orkin at Orkin.com. Orkin is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc. (NYSE: ROL). Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Baltimore, D.C. Rank #1 and #2 On Orkins Bed Bugs List …

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BALTIMORE (WJZ) Baltimore tops this years list from the Orkin extermination company of cities with the most beg bug infestations.

In the six years Orkin has released the bed bug city rankings, this is the first time Baltimore has made the top five, moving up nine spots since last year. Chicago held the top ranking for four straight years.

Four other metro regions Las Vegas, Portland, Salt Lake City and Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem made the list for the first time this year.

The list is based on treatment data from the metro areas where Orkin performed the most bed bug treatments from December 1, 2015 November 30, 2016.

The ranking, seen below, includes both residential and commercial treatments. The numbers next to the cities indicate how many spots they have moved up or down on the list since last year.

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How to Avoid Bed Bugs When Shopping for Clothing …

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Pest Controller Click Here For Article

Move over, Mr. Cocky Cockroach. Theres a new bug in town and hes as tiny [or tinier] than a tick, nocturnal, can live days without food but when he wants some goes straight for your blood. Hes the size of an apple seed yet even exterminators shy away from these poison apples/; Well just call him Mr. Brazen Bed Bug because brazen he most certainly is, entering the homes, stores, and offices of this citys 5 boroughs and striking fear in the beds of even the most urban elite.

Yup, its been a rough week for New York City. Why? Because bed-bug-apocalypse seems to be upon the Big Apple, with stores like Abercrombie & Fitch and Niketown, along with magazine office Elle and even the Empire State Building being infested with the blood-sucking, bed burrowing and clothing loving critters.

When most people think of bed bugs, they think of a.) beds and b.) places where beds would be, like your single and multi-family housing, hotel and motels, and of course, those ubiquitous used mattresses found on the side of the road.

But what doesnt come to mind of most people when thinking about bed bugs is the fact that these critters like to hide in clothing. And where can you find mass amounts of used clothing taken from places where there were beds? You guessed it shopping thrift stores.

So not only has this week been a tough one for us New Yorkers in general, but for the vintage and thrift loving population of the country who frequent thrift stores for their hobby, passion or job.

Since the news about the epidemic first struck, Ive been feeling pretty low about the chance that after shopping at my local Goodwill, I could unknowingly carry a bed bug from the clothing in my bag into my apartment, into my bed and well, you can guess the rest. I realize that its a huge liability to continue to visit thrift stores, but I dont want to completely stop doing something I love.

So, like the true vintage lover that I am, I did some research to see how I could still shop thrift but not shop bed bugs. My 10 top tips are below and Im taking new ones from those in the vintage and thrift industry who are more informed than me! Please send any thrift-away-bed-bug-tips my way at Sammy@sammydvintage.com

Dont forget to check out my 34 Tips on: How to Thrift Store Shop

xx, SD

Tip #1: Confirm Safety of a Store Using an Online Bed Bug Registry

Use The Bed Bug Registry to plug in the address of the thrift store you are visiting. If theres been a report of bed bugs in that store, be warned!

Tip #2: Give Each Piece You Want to Buy a Thorough Inspection

A rule of thumb for anyone shopping thrift is to give each piece you are considering buying what I like to call the 360. This means checking seams, cuffs, collars, pockets and anything else not in full-frontal-view to make sure that the piece is damage, stain and of course, bed-bug free.

Cuffs and pockets are a particularly sought after hiding place for bed bugs in clothing. Unfold cuffs and turn pockets inside out before trying on or taking anything home.

Tip #3: Do Not Buy Thrift Store Furniture Without Inspecting it First

Dont bring bed bugs into your home after purchasing second-hand furniture like this family in Indiana did. Thankfully Goodwill picked up the exterminator tab, but you may not be so lucky if you buy yourself an awesome couch with an awful aftermath.

How to tell if the furniture has bed bugs? They leave brownish, blackish droppings that look like ink marks. If you see those on the inside of the cushions or anywhere on the furniture at all, dont buy it. Seriously, dont even touch it.

Tip #4: Avoid Buying Second-Hand Furniture That is Porous

True story: I previously owned an entire set of white wicker furniture in my New York City apartment. When I learned that bed bugs love hiding in the cracks between the wicker, seeking shelter by day and emerging at night to crawl from your bed stand onto your bed? Well, you guessed it that furniture was on the curb faster than you can scream Bed Bug!

If the furniture is porous meaning you could compare it to a sponge, loofah or just anything weaved its not worth your time even buying it new, for risk that if you are ever infested, those bed bugs have prime breeding ground.

Tip #5: Shake Out Bags, Purses and Wallets

Bed bugs like to hide in warm, dark places. Bags, purses and wallets are about as warm and dark as they get and are literally a free ride for those critters to leave the thrift store, enter your car and then enter your home or worse yet, the homes of others you happen to visit.

Id advise against buying bags at thrift stores at all, but if you must have that vintage 80s clutch, I totally understand but advise shaking it out upside down and checking any pockets, crevices and corners for signs of bed bug burrow.

Tip #6: Bag Your Finds in a Plastic Bag and Double Knot it Shut

Most thrift stores bag in plastic. Ask your register associate to tie the plastic bag shut and double it knot it so that no air can leave or enter the bag. If youre not sure whether the store bags in plastic, bring a few from your home to use in the event that youre stuck with paper.

Tying your plastic bag shut ensures that any hiding bed bugs are trapped shut, only to be washed to death when you wash and dry your thrift store finds see the next tip for this very important and highly-advised suggestion!

Tip #7: Put the Bag into the Trunk of Your Car

Call me paranoid, but in the event that a bed bug does manage to crawl its way out of your plastic way, at least youve confined it to your trunk where it will hopefully die. The issue remains, however, that bed bugs can lay eggs before dying themselves. And bed bugs can live without food for days on end or when hibernating, dont need to eat at all. And guess what? They can hibernate for up to a year and a half.

The point? When thrifting, vacuum your car frequently to kill bugs dead, alive, or yet to hatch.

Tip #8: Wash Everything You Buy Immediately

Read this and weep, because this is the most important step of all: Wash and dry your thrift store clothes immediately after buying them. The hot water and hot air will kill all bugs and their unborn children. I recommend keeping the clothing in the trunk of your car until you can take it immediately into your washer.

Do not bring the bag into your home with the intent to wash the clothing a few hours later. Do it right away, and do it the right way to keep your home happy and bed bug free.

Tip #9: Put Non-Washable Items in the Dryer on High Heat

I love shopping the evening wear section at a thrift store because I can find fabulous dresses, jumpers and even old wedding gowns for a fraction of the cost. The flipside? I have to dry clean them if theyre dirty.

The downside in this situation? If you want to de-buggify any of your dry-clean only finds without actually getting them dry cleaned, you must dry the piece at high heat for at about 20 minutes. The high heat should kill the bugs and at the very least, guarantee that when you do take the piece to a dry cleaner for a professional clean, that youre not risking the reputation of your friendly local dry cleaner by affecting the entire neighborhood.

Tip #10: Check Your Body Before You Leave

Before exiting the thrift store, walk to an aisle mirror and give your body a solid once over. Flip your shirt inside out, check exposed skin, open your bag and examine the seams, pockets and openings. Do whatever it takes to ensure that you are not walking out with a bed bug chilling on you. Sounds gross, right? Well, I didnt name the bed bug Mr. Brazen without due reason. Hes not cocky like the cockroach, but he takes risks. Dont let his risks be your worst nightmare. Take whatever safety precautions you can when saving money or finding fashion when shopping thrift and second-hand.

Click here to read some other helpful tips for the thrift-inclined, thanks to Associated Content

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