Toronto Bed Bugs in the news

Looks like things are heating up in the political Toronto Bed Bugs spectrum - Could be expensive for tenants in the end.


Bed Bugs Toronto Apartments

Bed bugs in Toronto have been making headlines lately with the latest coming from Cheri DiNovo (NDP Parkdale - High Park) who very recently proposed a Private Member's Bill calling for Toronto landlords to be 'licensed'.

DiNovo proposes that, among other things, landlords should have to qualify for and obtain a license to rent apartment units to their tenants.

One requirment for license renewal - according to DiNovo, should be that a unit be declared "Bed bug free".  A lofty and righteous goal. However, declaring any space 'bed bug free' is harder to do than one would initially think it to be.

There are a number of ways that one can go about bed bug detection. K-9 bed bug scent detection better known as bed bug detection dogs, high tech devices that mimic a sleeping human by emitting special CO2 and synthetic human pheramones along with heat such as can be found at http://www.bedbugstoronto.net/bedbugstoronto.html , to simply sending in a licensed and experienced technician to do a thorough visual inspection of the usual hiding places to look for evidence of activity.

Each method above can be very successful - or not, depending on how the method was used and by whom. Any true professional bed bug exterminator will tell you that no matter what method of bed bug detection is used, none of them are 100% accurate. Even if it could be certified 100% that there were no bed bugs in a particular unit prior to someone renting it, the new renter could bring the problem in the very next day - or, an existing problem in an adjacent unit could very easily spread to the 'new' one just as easily. There is simply no way (at this time) to 'declare' anything 100%.

This brings us to the next perplexing problem: 

Should Toronto bed bug legislation be passed that would require landlords to "Certify a unit bed bug free" - an almost impossible thing to do -  a litany of litigation is sure to follow. Tenants will sue landlords, landlords will sue pest control companies, insurance companies will charge more to insure pest control companies against the onslaught of law suits that are sure to follow and they in turn will rightfully pass along that extra cost to the landlords who will ultimately demand that their extra cost of running the building be built into the next rent increase. In the end, it is the tenant that may ultimately pay for this legislation unless the politicians recognize this potential and come up with a way that will thwart it before it manifests itself against the bottom line of every renter in the Toronto area.

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Royal Forest Pest Control

Looking for a full service bed bug pest control in Toronto?

Royal Forest Pest Control is a reputable full service bed bug exterminator located in Toronto that has an 'A' Rating with the Better Business Bureau.

The integrated approach to get rid of bed bugs consists of an initial two treatments that comprise a full crack and crevice treatment in all rooms of the house and treatment of all furniture in those rooms (with the exception of the kitchen - a perimeter is done there) for each treatment when necessary. The two bed bug treatments are spaced 10 to 14 days apart and are designed to 'break the life cycle' of the bed bug infestation.

In certain circumstances a steam treatment of bedroom furniture may compliment the chemical bed bugs treatment. Steam can be a very effective method of killing bed bug eggs. Royal Forest will not apply pesticides to baby furniture, thence a thorough steaming of those articles is accomplished. Heat, when applied correctly, will kill bed bugs and their eggs and a professional bed bug specific steamer is utilized to do the job.

In addition to proper and professional bed bug extermination, it is very important to properly process bed bug infested laundry. Part of Royal Forest Pest Control is a laundry division.

The bed bug laundry is processed utilizing professional washers and computerized, high efficiency computerized gas dryers. Royal Forest dries the bed bug laundry at 180 degrees for one full hour - more than enough to do the trick.

Finally, a proper preparation of the bed bug infested home is an essential element of getting rid of bed bugs. Decluttering, moving of the furniture away from the walls by about a foot, emptying of dresser drawers and removal of light switch and electrical outlet cover plates and propping up of the mattresses and box springs are necessary to give the bed bug exterminator proper access to areas that must be treated.

Some people are unable to properly prepare their home for bed bug extermination or simply do not have the time to do so.

Royal Forest Pest Control has a 'Prep' division that will send out a team of two who are specifically trained to prepare a home for bed bug treatment.

If professional bed bug treatment / extermination in Toronto is what you're after, you can contact Royal Forest Pest Control at (647) 866-2253 or click on this link      http://www.royalpest.ca/

Don't despair... You're in good company!

Did you just find out you've got bed bugs in Toronto? Don't despair... You're in good company!

The bed bug problem in Toronto is growing at a furious pace. Not restricted to any one particular socio-economic group, bed bugs are affecting people from all walks now more than ever!

The typical route of a bed bug exterminator may see him in a boarding house one moment, a small two bedroom apartment in the downtown core the next and a multi-million dollar mansion after that - all in the same day!

Yes, it is true that there still remains a social stigma attached to having bed bugs, as the problem grows and is exposed to more media attention, more people will realize that there is simply nothing to be ashamed of. This can happen to anyone - and does, hundreds of times every single day of the week.

What to do?

Find a reputable, licensed bed bug exterminator (there is a good selection in Toronto) to do the job and follow their advice. Do what they recommend and it will greatly increase the likelyhood of a positive result.

Bed bugs are tough to get rid of! They are resilient and can live for unbelievable amounts of time between meals if they are forced to do so. They can become resistant to pesticides (even the 'good' ones) and are masters at evading them.

Even a reputable and licensed exterminator that truly has your best interests in mind may have to do a few treatments to solve the problem even if you've done everything that they've suggested to help (laundering, prep etc.).

Bed bugs can be beaten with the right knowledge, persistance and sometimes more than a bit of work.

http://www.pestcontroltoronto.co/

Bed Bug Exterminator Toronto - Necessary steps to exterminating Bedbugs

Got bed bugs in Toronto? 
You need a good bed bug exterminator

Here's what you need to know:

Bed bugs have been with us (humans) for a very long time and they have become a very big problem in the Toronto area in the last few years.

If you are suffering from bed bugs in Toronto and are looking to exterminate and rid yourself of your bedbug problem consider the following:

1) You need a reputable and professional bed bug pest control exterminator

2) You should treat your laundry or have it treated professionally to eliminate the bed bugs

Your bed bug exterminator should agree to spray twice. The first spray should kill most if not all of the bed bugs that currently live in your home. The second spray should take place 10 to 14 days later to kill the bed bugs that have hatched since the first spray took place but before the those new bed bugs have matured enough to lay more eggs. This is referred to as 'breaking the life-cycle'.

There are a number of reputable bed bug exterminators in the Toronto area that will do this properly.

Your laundry articles that have come into contact with the bed bugs and their eggs should be treated professionally. Often, people will have their bed bug problem exterminated but find later that some bugs/eggs still remained in their clothing, bedding or even drapes and, although their bedbug exterminator did their job correctly, the problem came back (or more accurately, wasn't actually gone) and they found themselves right back to square one.

Bugs'R'Gone Laundry specializes in treating laundry articles for bed bugs.

The timing of your bed bug extermination should be co-ordinated with the laundering of your bed bug infested laundry.

Your laundry should be picked up just before your bed bug exterminator arrives to do his/her job. This serves two functions; Your laundry will be on it's way to being cleansed of the bed bugs and your living space will be de-cluttered thus making it easier for your bed bug exterminator to do their job.

When choosing a bed bug exterminator in Toronto, ensure that they are able to service you quickly. It is not acceptable for you to be told that you must wait a week to receive a service call. Your bed bug exterminator should be able to arrive within 48 hours of your request for bed bug service. Most bed bug exterminators in Toronto will arrive the next day and schedule your follow-up extermination during the initial call with you.

Bed Bug Exterminator Toronto - Make sure they have a license!

Toronto bed bug exterminators are many and most are very good at what they do. Although service offerings differ slightly with respect to service call wait times, follow-up visits and price, generally speaking, Toronto bed bug exterminators are reliable, professional and hold safety and professionalism to be paramount.

Recently there has been a great deal of major mainstream media coverage of the bed bug problem in Toronto. There is no doubt that bed bugs are fast becoming the city's scurge.

Beware of a company that offers only 'green' solutions to a bed bug problem - This usually means that they do not have a license to apply a registered pesticide.

A company that offers it's services as an 'exterminator' without being licensed as one is breaking the law in Ontario. Only a licensed exterminator that works for a company that posseses an 'Operator Certificate' can legally apply a pesticide in your home. To hold an 'Operator Certificate' the company must be properly insured and is vetted by the M.O.E. in a number of important ways. The Ontario government Ministry Of The Environment regulates the licensing of Exterminators and the companies that they work for.

Remember, it is up to you to educate yourself before you let someone into your home. Make sure that your 'exterminator' is licensed by asking to see it when they arrive. Better yet, ask for the Operator Certificate number by phone when you call to book your appointment.

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Cornell University now recommends 140 degrees in a dryer!

Cornell University in New York is recommending that the minimum dryer heat for bed bug elimination be 140 degrees F.

http://www.nysipm.cornell.edu/publications/bed_bugs/files/bed_bug.pdf

Bed bugs can live for 550 days on one meal!

According to the University of California's Agriculture and Natural Resources Department, bed bugs can live for 550 days on just one blood meal!

A bed bug can take six times its weight in blood, and feeding can take 3 to 10 minutes. Adults live about 10 months and there can be up to 3 to 4 generations of bed bugs per year.

Female bed bugs lay from 200 to 500 eggs (in batches of 10 to 50) on rough surfaces such as wood or paper. Eggs are covered with a glue and hatch in about 10 days. After hatching, the egg shells frequently remain on the substrate. There are five progressively larger nymphal stages, each requiring a single blood meal before molting to the next stage. The entire life cycle from egg to adult requires anywhere from 5 weeks to 4 months, depending on temperature. When temperatures are in the range of 70° to 82°F, development occurs most rapidly. Nymphs and adults generally feed at night and hide in crevices during the day. Common hiding places include seams in mattresses and box springs, cracks in bed frames, under loose wallpaper, behind picture frames, and inside furniture and upholstery.

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Bed Bugs can survive 120 degrees for several days - Nevada Health Department

According to the Sounthern Nevada Health Department, bed bugs can survive in temperatures as high as 120 degrees F for several days dispelling the myth that the average person can eliminate bed bugs themselves.

When dealing with a bed bug infestation, you must properly launder your clothing and bedding to insure that every single insect is eliminated.

The average home dryer will not maintain temperatures high enough to eliminate bed bugs!

A specialized commercial dryer is necessary to insure that all bed bugs are eliminated from clothing and bedding.