No one likes having to deal with the physical and mental strain of a bed bug infestation. The best way to avoid the side effects is to avoid an infestation all together. Bed bugs are crafty insects. There is no way to proof your home against them; however, you can take precautions to limit their […]
Using Dogs to Detect Bed Bugs
Dogs don’t just make great pets and loyal companions. Recent studies have shown that dogs can be trained to alert diabetic owners when their blood sugar is low, detect bacterial infections and even sniff out cancer. That keen sense of smell has also helped some dogs to become bed bug detection experts. Canine services have […]
More Bed Bug Myths
Here we look at some more common bed bug myths: Myth: Bed bugs are invisible to the naked eye False: Bed bugs are very small and are difficult to spot, but they are not invisible. Hatchlings are the size of a poppy seed, while adults grow to about a quarter-inch in length. Bed bugs are […]
Bed Bugs and The Law
Whether you’re a home owner, a renter, or a landlord, you have legal responsibilities when it comes to addressing a bed bug problem in your living space. For landlords and tenants the key law in Ontario is the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. The act does not directly address bed bugs, but gives both parties the […]
I Have Bed Bugs – Now What?
Maybe you have woken up with itchy bites or seen the red pin-prick stains on your bed sheets. Maybe you have noticed their shells or even seen one crawl along your mattress piping. You have bed bugs. Identifying the problem is the first step, but what’s next? The first step in any bed bug infestation […]
Bed Bugs and the Dangers of Pesticides
Misusing pesticides can affect your possessions, your home and most importantly, your loved ones. If you have a bed bug infestation it is important that you consult a professional bed bug exterminator. The professionals know what they are doing and know how to safely treat your home, eliminating bed bugs and keeping your family safe. […]
Bed Bugs and Apartment Buildings
As with any infestation, the key to dealing with a bed bug problem in your apartment building is to successfully identify the infestation. If you are waking up to patterned, itchy bites, find red pin-prick like spotting on your bed sheets, or see small, dark insects darting across your furniture or floors, it is likely […]
Bed Bugs and Mental Health
A bed bug infestation takes a toll on your home and your body, but can also have a serious effect on your mind. While the physical effects of bed bugs have been well documented by victims, bed bug exterminators and medical professionals, the psychological effects are only just beginning to be studied. One of the […]
Bed Bugs and Furniture
Bed bugs are most commonly found on, underneath and inside of your furniture when invading your home. One of the major bed bug related decisions people have to make when dealing with an infestation is what to do with their furniture. Bed bug treatments can be expensive and costs can increase exponentially if you have […]
Bed Bug Myths
Here we look at some of the most common bed bug myths: Myth: Bed bugs can fly False: Bed bugs do not have wings and cannot fly. However, they do move very quickly and can be hard to see. Myth: Bed bugs don’t like the light True: Bed bugs most often feed at night and […]
