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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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Top 15 Bed Bug Infested Cities of 2018 in Canada

Posted on May 28, 2020 by vancouver Click Here For Article

Bed bugs are truly pesky hitch hikers. They easily and unknowingly move from one room to another by sticking onto your clothes or climbing onto your luggage. That is the reason why experts suggest to never put any piece of clothing or luggage on the bed, especially if youll need it the following day. If you cant help it, might as well check it carefully before you leave. You dont want to pick up those bed bugs and be the reason for their propagation.

Now, you might be thinking that bed bugs are only prevalent in your bed. Well, if you are in Canada, you might want to think again. Canada is home to many bed bug infested cities. Who knows? Your area might just be in this list.

As mentioned, bed bugs dont just reside in your bedding and mattresses. They also live in books and are even spotted on public transit. Believe it or not, they are considered a major and growing problem in Canada.

Although they dont actually spread disease like bacteria and viruses, their bites can cause itchiness and other allergic reactions. Even worse, getting rid of them is too complicated. Not only will you have to clean up your sleeping areas, you will have to inspect your clothing and other furniture pieces, too!

Now, if you reside in any of the Canadian cities below, you might want to get started with cleaning your entire home.

In case you are wondering how these cities are ranked, we assessed the cities that availed bed bug treatment services for a certain period. We included both commercial and residential treatments.

True, Toronto usually finds itself on top of various lists. In the past few years, it has been voted one of the best cities to live and work in. It also has the best restaurants throughout the country.

However, among all lists, this list is something that Toronto does not want to brag about. This honor might not be surprising to some especially that bed bugs have already been spotted in different rental properties in the country, public library books, and even in schools. As of the most recent bed bug registry, there are about 2270 reports for these annoying critters across Toronto.

Even if you reside in Toronto or in any of the 15 cities in the list, you need not worry so much about these bugs. You can do something about them to make your property bed-bug free. We will leave you three useful tips.

First, you have to inspect your bed, frames, and furniture pieces thoroughly. Look for signs of these critters, such as eggs and blood stains. Second, make sure your luggage is positioned away from the bed and is placed somewhere elevated. That way, the bugs wont stick to them. Finally, whenever you return home, leave your luggage in the living room or in the garage and your clothes in the dryer for at least 15 minutes. Bed bugs could not withstand high temperatures, so they wont survive.

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Here’s how to tell if you’ve got bed bugsand how to get …

Posted on May 28, 2020 by vancouver Click Here For Article

As the old saying goes: Dont let the bed bugs bite, but it may not be that easy for some Vancouverites if a recent report is anything to go by.

In fact Vancouver placedbronze for the Canadian city with the highest rate of these creepy, crawly, sneaky little bugs.

After all you keep your room clean, and you certainly dont go shopping for your mattresses in back alleys.

So you couldnt possibly have bed bugs right?

Wrong!

And the worst part isit doesnt even matter how clean your room is.

Its one of those thing where people dont want to admit that it could be [bed bugs], but it has nothing to do with hygiene, said Onsite Pest Control General Manager Steve Amery in a phone interview withDaily Hive.

Most people are unaware that the largest demographic that we actually deal with is nurses and social workers, and thats just because they come into contact with so many people.

Even living in one of the more desirable areas of Vancouver wont do much to deter bed bugs, as Amery says that Yaletown is actually Vancouvers bed bug hotspot.

Theres a reason our office is planted right along Homer Street, as the main active area and the main hub is around Yaletown, he said. It probably always will be. It has a lot to do with the amount of restaurants there, and because it is a high traffic area.

Amery said that the city saw a big boom of bed bug infestations after Vancouver hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Even just going for an evening cocktail can put you at risk of picking up these nasty hitchhikers, but Amery says that you shouldnt let it drive you crazy.

Youre in an environment where youre going to come across bed bugs. 99% of the time youre not even going to know that youre in that environment, he said. Youve got to live your life normally.

According to Amery, the best way to prevent infestation is to throw all your clothes into the washer and dryer directly after returning from vacation, and to have a shower as soon as you get home. If you do that, your chance of transferring bed bugs into your house is pretty low.

He said the worst thing you can do is avoid acknowledging the problem, or attempt to self-treat the infestation.

The stuff that you buy over the counter isnt really that good; its designed for other insects with a thinner exoskeleton, so what [happens is] youre actually applying sunscreen to them [] youre building up the thickness of their skin, essentially, Amery said.

Already getting the shivers? Youre not alone.

Bed bugs are kind of like ninja-vampire-bugs, with slim bodies that allow them to hide in crevices between furniture. They come out at night for blood and their bites may not even leave a mark, depending on the person.

The first step is realizing that you even have bed bugs, which is not always so easy.

Diego Bermudez, Operation and Sales Manager for Local Pest Control, offered some tips in an email toDaily Hive.

Many people live with bed bugs without even knowing it, he said. Rarely you will be able to feel a bed bug bite, as their saliva has a natural painkiller that numbs the area. The clearest sign is the presence of a single bed bug, however that is often difficult as these pests hide so well.

Bermudez said that the best way to find out if you have bugs is to look for the following signs:

If you suspect you might have bed bugs, the best way to go is to book an inspection, where a qualified technician will determine if you have them or not, he said.

Sheree Swindle, a certified K9 Handler with Bed Bug Mutts, works with dogs that are trained to do just that.

Knowing how to recognize them and spot the physical evidence they leave behind is the first line of defence, she said in an email to Daily Hive.Early detection is critical to shorten the remediation process and keep the costs down.

If your fears are realized and you do have a few bugs in your bed, you shouldnt hightail it out of there just yet.

Warrantied treatments are available, and are offered for one bedroom apartments at around $400. That number goes up to roughly $500 for a two bedroomto cover the cost of additional chemicals.

However, one thing you should definitely avoid is trying to be thrifty when it comes to who you hire.

Avoid anything from Craigslist; make sure youre dealing with a licensed, insured, warrantied company, Amery said.

Finding a company with accreditations from the Structural Pesticide Management Association is recommended to ensure that you dont continue sharing your Vancouver homeand bloodwith these tiny, unwanted guests.

Sleep tight!

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