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Bed bugs are certainly stressful little pests. They can cause insomnia, anxiety, and all sorts of psychological issues. Perhaps its the stress of dealing with an infestation that drives some homeowners and pest control companies to dangerous extremes, often resulting in much more troubling issues. Over the past several years, heaters and fans have been used to raise the ambient temperature of a home to a level hot enough to kill bed bugs and their eggs. While most bed bug heat treatments are conducted safely by trained professionals, some are not. If you do choose to go through with a heat treatment, be sure to check the companys references, insurance coverage and credentials to ensure you are hiring a safe and effective company. Our home is our largest investments, so conducting your own due diligence is extremely important. The following are some examples of improperly conducted bed bug heat treatments:

June 11, 2013 in Woodbury, New Jersey: Four firefighters were injured by a house fire that started when the homeowner used a space heater, a hair dryer, and a heat gun to kill a bed bug infestation. The second floor of the home was set on fire around noon, and rekindled later that day after the firefighters put down the flames.

February 14, 2013 in Dayton, Ohio: A possible heater malfunction led to a second-floor fire in the Wisconsin Boulevard house. Officials say a pest control company was performing an extermination involving fans and heaters, intended to heat the house to at least 140 degrees. No one was home when the fire started, and no one was injured.

October 31, 2012 in Manchester, New Hampshire: 14 people, including 5 children, were evacuated from a triple-decker in the citys West Side after a fire broke out, leaving the building uninhabitable. Exterminators had placed several heaters in one of the apartments, and one of the heaters likely malfunctioned.

July 11, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta: Four residents were injured at a 50-suite condominium in a fire that caused $3.5 million in damages. The Calgary-based Bed Bug Task Force was using a propane heater to exterminate a fourth-floor infestation when the heater ignited, causing a fire that quickly spread through the building. The company was fined $10,000 under the Alberta Fire Code, and is now being sued for nearly $4 million by the condo corporation.

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Anonymous on 12/15/2012

this apartment is disgusting bed bugs is just everywhere, they did spray our unit but nothing happened and we supposed to have another spray but it didnt happen me and my son is covered with bites and its disgusting very irritating and stressful, you wont believe this but i really caught lots of it and put it inside a ziplock bag. We threw our 2 sofa's and planning to change our beds too our stuff were in bins already coz were waiting for pest control to do their thing, i have pictures of my son

s bites too. The people working in this building are so rude and inconsiderate specially the landlord who thinks she knows everything, we want this building to be sprayed from top to bottom corner to corner or else just shut this down!

Anonymous on 12/15/2012

this apartment is disgusting bed bugs is just everywhere, they did spray our unit but nothing happened and we supposed to have another spray but it didnt happen me and my son is covered with bites and its disgusting very irritating and stressful, you wont believe this but i really caught lots of it and put it inside a ziplock bag. We threw our 2 sofa's and planning to change our beds too our stuff were in bins already coz were waiting for pest control to do their thing, i have pictures of my son

s bites too. The people working in this building are so rude and inconsiderate specially the landlord who thinks she knows everything, we want this building to be sprayed from top to bottom corner to corner or else just shut this down!

Anonymous on 12/15/2012

lots of bed bugs at suite 301-9739- 82nd ave edmonton the apartment manager just give a bottle of Dr Dox 4 pcs if i see him, most of times when he knew there is bed bug this apt mngr John Kornicki disappears and comeback to apartment at late morning or night when i am start to go at work then he appears, i ask him to do it yes his answer but no actions

Anonymous on 10/14/2012

Just found bugs lastnight. Counting down the day's till i move out

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Long considered eradicated in most metropolitan areas, bed bugs are making a comeback. They are being found in cities across the country, everywhere from homeless shelters to five-star hotels. Contrary to popular belief, the presence of bed bugs does not indicate a lack of cleanliness.

Why Have Bed Bugs Returned?

In the past, insecticides such as DDT helped to keep the bed bug population at bay with residues that continued working after the product was sprayed. Now, with the increase in use of bait traps instead of broad spectrum sprays, specific pests such as ants and cockroaches are being targeted, and bed bugs are no longer being eliminated.

In addition, people now travel more than ever before. Places that see a great deal of turnover such as hotels give bed bugs the opportunity to travel to new locations on luggage or clothing.

Why Are Bed Bugs a Problem?

Bed bugs are nuisances and are generally off-putting to people, but they do not pose any major health risks. As with mosquitoes, people can be allergic to their bites, which can cause swelling, itchy welts and in some cases infections. However, they are not known to carry any blood-borne diseases. Bed bugs are mainly active at night. As they typically feed when people are sound asleep, their bites may not be detected immediately. One species of bed bug feeds primarily on humans, but there are other species that feed on other mammals and on birds. Bed bugs are moved into and around a dwelling through infested furniture and bedding. They can also enter a home or hotel by being carried in on clothing or luggage.

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