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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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Does Bleach Kill Bed Bugs? – SniffK9s: Bed Bug Dogs and …

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Pest Controller Click Here For Article

Does bleach kill bed bugs? Sure. Is it the smartest solution? Probably not. Bleach is a multi-purpose disinfectant and sanitizer. Adding water to bleach and spreading it along bed bug hot spots such as baseboards and other possible bed bug hovels will deter bed bugs and possibly kill any that come in contact with the chemical mixture. However, there are more practical solutions out there.

There are more ways in which bleach can be harmful to your lungs and skin than ways in which it can be useful for killing bed bugs. While direct contact with the chemical is deadly to the bugs, bleaching your furniture may harm the fabric and your familys health. Dishwashing soap can also be mixed with water and applied to cracks and crevices where bed bugs may be hiding. But just like with bleach, you wouldnt want it on your furniture, much less where you sleep.

A safer, powder-based approach is diatomaceous earth. Food grade DE is non-toxic and is even fed in small quantities to farm animals to ward off parasites. The majority of DE is made of silica, the same material that makes up glass. Carefully laid out DE is akin to scattered, ultra-sharp shards of glass through which bed bugs walk and can get fatal lacerations.

The downside to this is that laying out DE is a somewhat meticulous, time-consuming process best left to those knowledgeable about the substance. Piling on DE against your baseboards and on your furniture will simply make bed bugs avoid the large pile of razor-sharp particles. If, however, it is applied carefully and in select quantities to key locations, including your mattress, DE can be a useful mitigation agent. It will also be far safer to breathe in (in small quantities) than bleach or dishwashing soap.

So, does bleach kill bed bugs? Yes. A bleach mixture, if laid out in all the areas where bed bugs might be hiding, will certainly kill off some bed bugs. However, that much bleach will most likely be detrimental to the air you breathe. DE, on the other hand, is a healthier and equally effective bed bug killing agent.

Be aware, though, that both substances only mitigate a bed bug problem. More proactive measures have to be taken: washing clothes, steaming furniture, sealing items, and ultimately, a complete solution like a full-on heat treatment. According to Sniff K9s FAQ page, bed bugs cannot withstand temperatures of 122 degrees Fahrenheit or more.

While food grade DE and bleach do work at deterring and killing individual bed bugs, only a complete bed bug solution, like a professional heat treatment, can guarantee the extermination of all bed bugs in a home. Remember: Only one egg is required to start an infestation, so eradicating a handful of bed bugs simply wont solve the problem of an infestation. If you are unsure whether you have bed bugs or the level of the infestation present, its best to call a professional for an inspection.

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Lithgow Public Library closed Wednesday because of bedbug problem – Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Pest Controller Click Here For Article

AUGUSTA The discovery of one bedbug shut down Lithgow Public Library all day Wednesday.

Augusta City Manager William Bridgeo said a bedbug-sniffing dog indicated the presence of a bedbug by sitting down in front of a stack of large-print books directly across from the circulation desk.

The problem is that if it was in a room, they could shut the door and then deal with it, he said, but the central location forced the closure of the building.

Bridgeo said the area was sprayed and the library will be open as usual Thursday with one small area cordoned off.

In all likelihood, somebody returned a book and it had a bedbug in it, Bridgeo said. A couple months ago one was found in a DVD case that had been returned, and a couple months earlier there was a hit on furniture.

The city has a contract with Merrills Detector Dog Services, of Readfield, for monthly sweeps by specially trained dogs of three buildings City Center, the Buker Community Center and Lithgow Public Library to search for signs of bedbugs, which have been a pest for the city in recent years. The blood-sucking bugs usually come out at night or in dark areas, and adults are brown and about one-quarter of an inch long.

By virtue of diligently monitoring for it, weve been able to prevent any serious problems, Bridgeo said Wednesday. We consider it to be money very well spent.

The city pays $125 monthly and more if treatments have to be applied.

Betsy Pohl, of the library director, said the Lithgow staff didnt initially know the full extent of the problem.

It was one very small area and we saw no bug, but the dog indicated there was an issue there, so we contacted the pest control person to come in to treat it, Pohl said. We decided to keep the library closed while the spray was drying, since its in the heart of the library, right across from the circulation desk.

During the day, a sign at the librarys entrance and a post on its Facebook page informed visitors it was closed because of a facility issue and apologized for the inconvenience.

The library, which initially opened in 1896, underwent a $11 million renovation and expansion project and reopened at its 45 Winthrop St. location in August 2016.

Pohl said she wished more institutions would take the same approach as the city of Augusta did to the bedbug situation and she was proud of the city for being so proactive.

Its a commitment to staying on top of this problem, which is not limited to libraries, she said. Its a problem in five-star hotels, and in residences. Theyre bugs theyre opportunistic. Im pleased we have this protocol.

Staff writer Charles Eichacker contributed to this report.

Betty Adams 621-5631

badams@centralmaine.com

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Bedbugs – NHS Choices

Posted on February 18, 2017 by admin Click Here For Article

Bedbugs are small blood-sucking insects that live in cracks and crevices in and around beds. They crawl out at nightand bite exposed skintofeed onblood.

Adult bedbugs are oval-shaped, flat and up to 5mm long similar to an apple seed.

Their colour varies between dark yellow, red or brown.

Bedbugs aren't dangerous anddon't spread any diseases, but some people experience a reaction to their bites and they can be stressful to live with.

This page covers:

How to spot bedbugs

How to get rid of bedbugs

Bedbug bites

Preventing bedbug infestations

Signs of a bedbug infestation can include:

Bedbugs tend to prefer fabric or wood over plastic and metal, and often hide near to where you sleep for example, under the mattress or along the headboard.

Butthey can be found away from the bed in other furniture, along the edges of carpets and even behind mirrors or inside smoke alarms.

Bedbugs can be very difficult to get rid of. Your best chance of successfully treating an infestation is to get professional help.

Contact your local council ora pest control firm that's a member of the British Pest Control Associationor National Pest Technicians Association.

A technician will carry out an inspection to confirm an infestation. They can thenusespecialtreatments such as insecticide, a steamer or rapid freeze system to get rid of the bugs.

Theymay also advise about things you can do to help, such as:

Bedbug bites are painless, butsome people experience a reaction to them. This can occur from a few minutes after being bitten up to a week or two later.

Bedbug bites:

The bites usually fade in a few days. If they'revery itchy, you can buy a mildsteroid cream (such as hydrocortisone) or antihistamine tablets to relieve the itch.

See your GP if you develop signs of a skin infection (pain, redness and swelling). You may need antibiotics.

It can be difficult to avoid bedbugs, as they can be transported easily in luggage, clothing and furniture.

Once in your home,they canquickly spread from room to room. They don't jump or fly, but can crawl long distances.

It can help to:

Bedbugs aren'tattracted to dirt, so they're nota sign of an unclean home, butclearing up any clutterwill reduce the number of places they can hide.

Page last reviewed: 02/12/2016

Next review due: 02/12/2019

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Bed Bugs – A Guide for Renters | MontanaLawHelp.org | A …

Posted on February 18, 2017 by admin Click Here For Article

What are bed bugs?

Bed bugs are an insect that can live anywhere in your home, and if left untreated, can cause a major infestation. Bed bugs have an oval shape like an apple seed, a flat body, and are red or brown in color. Bed bugs do not fly, but can crawl very quickly.

For more information, go to: http://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/

How do I know if I have bed bugs?

For more information, go to: http://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/#identify

If I find bed bugs in my home, how do I notify my landlord?

If you find bed bugs, you should immediately tell your landlord.

To get a form letter you can use to request bed bug repairs from your landlord, go to: http://www.MontanaLawHelp.org, then click on Housing and then Repairs.

I am moving in to a new apartment or home. How can I tell if bed bugs have been a problem in the new place in the past? Does my landlord have to tell me if there has been an earlier problem?

Other than notifying my landlord, what are my other responsibilities as a tenant if I find bed bugs? What are my landlords responsibilities if I find bed bugs and notify them?

Both you and your landlord have responsibilities in the landlord/tenant relationship. After you notify your landlord, your responsibilities do not stop there. Below is a list of responsibilities that tenants and landlords have when a problem that requires repairs, like bed bugs, is present.

(1) Tenants Responsibilities When Bed Bugs Are Present:

Tenants have a responsibility under the law to keep their home as safe and clean as is reasonably possible. Unfortunately, bed bugs are as likely to infest a safe and clean home as they are a dirty and unsafe home.

http://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/70/24/70-24-321.htm

(2) Landlords Responsibilities When Bed Bugs Are Present:

http://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/70/24/70-24-303.htm

I have notified my landlord and my home is going to be treated for bed bugs. How do I prepare my home for bed bug treatment?

The exterminator will usually give you a list of things to do to get ready.

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/ent/notes/Urban/pdf/bedbugs-preparing.pdf

I have notified my landlord about bed bugs and the landlord has not done anything. What do I do now?

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This pamphlet is meant to give basic legal information, not legal advice about your problem. The law changes often and each case is different. This pamphlet may not apply to your problem. You should not rely on it only. Please talk to an attorney about your problem.

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Disease Outbreak Control Division | Bed Bugs

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Pest Controller Click Here For Article

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are small, flat, parasitic insects that only feed on the blood of humans and animals while they sleep. They are reddish-brown in color, about 1mm to 7mm in size, and can live for several months without a blood meal. Bed bugs are not known to spread diseases, but their presence can cause itching and loss of sleep. Excessive scratching can increase the chance of secondary skin infections. Bed bugs are found all over the world and the cleanliness does not determine the presence of bed bugs.

Symptoms usually appear one to several days after initial bite, and may take up to 14 days to appear. Symptoms include:

Some people may not have a reaction to the bites and may not develop bite marks at all.

Bed bugs hide in seams of mattresses, box springs, bed frames, headboards, dresser tables, inside cracks or crevices, behind wallpaper, or any other clutter or objects around a bed during the day. Bed bugs are transmitted from place to place as people travel. They can be in the seams and folds of luggage, overnight bags, folded clothes, bedding, furniture, or anywhere else they find a place to hide.

There is no laboratory test to confirm bed bug bites. Bed bug infestations can be determined from an inspection and finding eggs or bed bugs.

Bed bug bites can be treated with antiseptic or hydrocortisone creams or lotions. An antihistamine can also be taken.

Bed bugs infestations can be treated by pesticides (make sure it specifically treats for bed bugs) or call a professional. Clean laundry and bedding by washing in hot water and drying with high heat. Steam cleaning can be effective, but be sure to check for bugs in a week or two. Concentrate in the areas they like to hide such as the seams. Bed bugs are sensitive to heat, so putting your mattress in a tight plastic bag and leaving it in the heat for several days can kill adults and the eggs. Vacuum your mattress and the areas around it. Be sure to immediately empty the vacuum cleaner and throw it out. If your mattress is infested, you may also consider getting a new mattress, but be sure to take care of the rest of your home so that your new mattress doesnt get infested.

There is no immunity to bed bugs.

There are no statistics on how many homes have been infested with bed bugs in Hawaii. However bed bugs can be found everywhere, and can be transported through travelers.

Inspect furniture before bringing into your home. Remove any clutter around your bed. Eliminate hiding places for bed bugs such as sealing crevices, repair peeling wall paper, and tighten loose light switches. Be aware when you travel so you do not bring bed bugs home with you.

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