Daily Archives: January 12, 2014

World, Bed Bug Registry Map Saturday 5th of October 2024 18:08 PM
Max. Incidents:	Hotel Residence Location
Zoom In on the above map using the map controls for more detail, and select an incident by clicking on it for address details.
Use the field below to search for incident reports around an address - it will also auto suggest up to 10 incident addresses as you type.
Latest Bed Bug Incidents and Infestations Incident Radius: 30000 Miles 2614 COUNTRY ROSE CT, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53713 (2024-10-03) 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) 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.

News Links:

Heat treatment for bed bugs is not a Do It Yourself project …

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Pest Controller Click Here For Article

Although heat treatments can be effective for bed bugs, this is not a treatment method you can do yourself.

A Lexington, Kentucky woman recently set her home on fire while trying to treat her home with heat to kill bed bugs.

WKYT reports,

Carol says theyve called exterminators in before to no avail. So frustrated, Carol says her mother took action, but it sparked an unexpected problem that required firefighters to the rescue.

We found the fire in the bedroom, and then upon investigation we found that the occupant was trying to get rid of bed bugs by heating the room up to 95 degrees, says Lexington Fire Department Major Shaun Brown.

Fire officials says a camping grill was used to heat the room, essentially trying to create a sauna like feel.

An idea Carol says came from advice on the internet, but one that clearly backfired.

Unfortunately, Carols mother was trying to use a camping grill to heat the home and as delorac pointed out when she drew our attention to this story in the forums:

using an outdoor grill inside in an enclosed space poses a real risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. So she could have died in two different ways had she been unlucky.

Although Carol and her mother had received some professional treatments for bed bugs, eliminating bed bugs requires knowledge, skill, and usually multiple treatments. People with bed bugs are desperate to eliminate them. Nothing underscores that fact more than when the news reports stories of people who take their lives in their hands while trying to get rid of bed bugs.

See the rest here:
Heat treatment for bed bugs is not a Do It Yourself project ...

Posted in Do it yourself Bed Bug | Comments Off

Bed Bugs Insecticides / Treatments – Bed Bug.org

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Pest Controller Click Here For Article

Removing bed bugs is easy but you have to see them in order to effectively get rid of them. Killing bed bugs can be tricky and costly if you call a professional exterminator (recommended) to get rid of them. They will often charge $300 - $600 to treat a single room. And they dont always guarantee the results. You may want to attempt to remove and kill as many bed bugs as possible before calling in the professionals.

Below are a few things you can do to get rid of and kill bed bugs.

Effectiveness rating: 4/10

Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol kills bed bugs on-contact. Find the surfaces bed bugs inhabit, including crevices and harborages. Mix the isopropyl alcohol at a 1:1 ratio in a spray bottle with water. Liberally spray the surfaces and crevices and allow to dry naturally. Less water is recommended for smaller areas or areas sensitive to water.

( Information on Heat used by Professionals to Kill Bed Bugs )

Effectiveness rating: 3/10

Many professional exterminators are now using heat to kill bed bugs. Its safer and more effective than many of the chemicals traditionally used. Unfortunately the big commercial trailer-mounted BTU heating systems can cost up to $50,000.

A residential dryer can be effective for killing bed bugs on clothing, bedding materials, stuffed animals, shoes or any other soft articles which are dryer-safe.

When using the dryer, operate using small to medium size loads and run the dryer on high for at least 15 minutes. Remove the items immediately and seal them in a plastic bag for 24 hours. This will ensure that you kill all of the bed bugs.

Read more from the original source:
Bed Bugs Insecticides / Treatments - Bed Bug.org

Posted in Bed Bug Home Remedies | Comments Off

BEDBUGS – Globe Pest Control Ltd

Posted on January 12, 2014 by admin Click Here For Article

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.

Identifying Bed Bugs

Continue reading here:
BEDBUGS - Globe Pest Control Ltd

Posted in Bed Bugs Quebec | Comments Off

Bed Bugs Toronto | Bed Bug Deteciton Dogs | Canine Bed Bug Tracker

Posted on January 12, 2014 by admin Click Here For Article

The Bed Bug Trackeris thefirst companyin Canada and the only company in Ontarioto offer inspections by NESDCA certified canines. This third party accreditation ensures that canines ONLY alerts to LIVE BED BUGS and VIABLE EGGS.

Our training programensures that our canines arehighly skilled in pin-pointing the location of bed bugs. Our canines are theonly in Ontario to be trained by J&K Canine Academy an accredited facitilyby the National Entomology Scent Detection Canine Association (NESDCA).

the difference.

Early detection is KEY in preventing and eliminating bed bug infestations while minimizing the costs!

Homeowners, Hotels, Hospitals, Long Term Health Care Facilities, Universities, Cruises, Daycares, Theatres and Airlines all benefit from the extremely accurate detection of bed bugs that only a specially trained canines like ours can offer.

The Bed Bug Trackerprovides inspections in the Greater Toronto Area. We also make arrangements to travel throughout Canada with additional dogs if necessary no job is to big!

Read more from the original source:
Bed Bugs Toronto | Bed Bug Deteciton Dogs | Canine Bed Bug Tracker

Posted in Bed Bugs Ontario | Comments Off

Bed Bugs – Ohio Department of Health

Posted on January 12, 2014 by admin Click Here For Article

Have you ever seen a bed bug?

Bed bugs are insects that feed on human blood and have lived with people for thousands of years. References to bed bugs are present in literature from as far back as 400 B.C. and were a common part of life in Europe by the 1600s.

These insects were once thought to be eradicated from the United States, but they are making a comeback and have affected every major city in Ohio. In the past four years, significant increases in bed bug reports to local health departments highlight the need for education and effective action against infestations.

So why have bed bugs returned? Although the bugs were nearly wiped out in the United States in the 1950s, other parts of the world did not see a similar decline. Changing pesticide use in combination with international travel and commerce left an opening for bed bugs to again take hold in the United States. Pesticide resistance contributes to the challenge of controlling this pest. While bed bugs are not known to transmit disease, they do bite and may cause allergic reactions. An infestation of bed bugs may be very costly and difficult to control and usually requires professional pest control help.

For more information on bed bugs, see the following links:

Bed bugs- Ohio Department of Health fact sheet

Bed Bugs in the Workplace: Information for Employees

Bed Bugs in the Workplace: Information for Program & Facilities Management

Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force

Bed Bug Information University of Kentucky

Read this article:
Bed Bugs - Ohio Department of Health

Posted in Bed Bugs Ohio | Comments Off