Comprehensive bed bug insurance program is welcome news for landlords, hotels, student housing, and both recreational and business travellers at risk for bed bug infestations. This helping hand in bed bug risk management is the result of a skilful strategic partnership between Aon Risk Solutions, Global Excess Partners (GEP) and Terminix.
Bed Bug Bite Side Effects: A Public Health Threat
This research paper examines the social impacts of bed bug infestations as a public health menace. Public policy and procedures to address the problem of bed bugs ought to be framed in this context, moving the problem of bed bugs from a ‘nuisance’ or a ‘pest’ to a ‘public health threat’.
Manitoba Grants Funds To Fight Bed Bugs
Financial aid is on the way for bed bug infested Winnipeg. Manitoba has set itself as a leader by recognizing the significant challenge to fight bed bugs and the significant financial hardship for those involved in the battle.
Winnipeg Mayor Wants To Spread The Word, Not The Bed Bug
Winnipeg’s Mayor wants the province and the city to do more to inform the public about bed bugs. He’s right; ‘spread the word, not the bed bug’ is the first step to kill bed bugs.
Tales from the Bed Bug Trenches
Private glimpses of four Toronto households as they fight to save their furnishings and their sanity against bed bug encampments.
NDP Spearhead Bed Bug Assault
Pat Martin, an NDP MP from Manitoba, is knocking at Ottawa’s door to coordinate a bed bug attack plan. Will Ottawa answer? Will the Canadian bed bug victim voter demand an answer?
Bed Bugs Hitchhiking to BC's Interior
We were warned the bed bug problem would continue to increase and spread. Recent news articles out of Kamloops and Prince George appear to corroborate their prediction.
Bed Bugs Dog
How Do I Detect Bed Bugs? With a fast four-legged solution. 97% Accurate. Reduces costs. Lowers pesticide exposure. Stop a bedbug explosion through early detection – with an inspection by a bed bug scent detection dog.
Signs of Bed Bugs
How To Tell If You Have Bedbugs: There are three key bed bug signs. It is very important you are able to recognize signs of bed bugs. Learn them and you are well on the road to prevent a bedbug infestation.
Lloyd's: Growing Bed Bug Liability
Lloyd's of London has advised all businesses to examine their property and liability insurance for bed bug risk management. How would you respond to bed bug problems with staff or clients? Take steps to mitigate the business risk...
Michigan Manual for the Prevention and Control of Bed Bugs
A comprehensive guide to identify, treat, manage and prevent bed bugs should be included in your bed bug library. Although a good reference point, with few shortfalls, keep in mind the laws/regulations are specific to Michigan. Canadian provincial pest management regulations differ from American. Check into your own provincial and municipal laws/regulations before embarking upon a course of action. An ounce of knowledge is worth more than a gallon of pesticide.
Best Management Practices for Bed Bugs
Bed Bugs: HealthLinkBC
Lessons From The Past: The History of Bed Bug Management
Read Michael F. Potter's first review of the history of the bed bugs.
Australia's Bed Bug Code of Practice
Bed Bug Cure Leads to Vacated Apartments
In this case the cure was worse than the disease. Building Commissioner David Brewer ordered three apartments to be vacated this week after the owner of the building improperly sprayed three pesticides to kill bed bugs, according to city officials.
Bed Bug Action Group Vying for Provincial Dollars
Read the complete article: Helen Burnette-Nichols, March 21, 2011, updated March 22, 2011
Bed Bugs Big Business in Vancouver
One company sees uptake of 25 percent...read the complete article by Andrea Macpherson, News1130, March 8, 2011
Bed Bug Bite Symptoms
What Do Bed Bug Bites Look Like?
Bedbug bite marks are discernable in some, but not all people. Those that do display bed bug bites side effects show typical allergic reactions with a wide degree of severity and appearance.
