Bed Bugs, Sucking the Blood Out of Canada

Bed bugs are no longer just part of a popular BED BUGS childhood rhyme. Lately, the tiy bloodsuckers are becoming an alarming problem in all major Canadian cities, moving from home to home and disrupting the bedroom comfort of Canadians Sucking the Blood Out of Canada nationwide. Here we take a look at the extent of the bed bug problem in Canada and possible solutions to permanently eradicate it. Bed Bugs, a National Concern Worst Bed Bug Problems Toronto Number of dwellings Zone AO rentrthan 200 Zone B tetween 300 Zone C More tha YT NT NU Montreal k BC AB SK MB QC ON PEI NB NS CANADA A Growing Problem In the U.S.: In Canada: Prior to 2000, only 25% of respondents to a Over the past three years, the growth has been national survey said they encountered a bed constant: from 20% to 50%, with an average bug infestation in the past year. annual growth of 8%. In 2013, 99.6% had encountered one. 70 99.6% 60 50% 50 40 30 25% 20 20% 10 2000 2013 2010 2011 2012 2013 In the last decade, bed bug infestations in the U.S. have increased dramatically. Constant growth of infestations in Canada over the last 3 years. Know Your Enemy 5-10 minutes 5 minutes average feeding time until repletion how long it takes a bed bug to travel 16 feet 500 100-200 feet the distance covered by a bed bug in a day eggs in a lifetime 0-122 degrees F temperatures they can 10 months average lifespan survive 7x their own weight 2-3 months - amount of blood they can ingest how long a bed bug can live without feeding Spreading Like Wildfire (Case Study) Pest control companies are discovering that visual inspection and other traditional detection methods are not as effective as they thought in stopping the bed bug menace. 10 35 KITCHEN 24 Scientists from the University of Kentucky TOILET 2 installed 51 pitfall-style monitors in a house in Frankfort, KY, with a severe infestation, 37 30 29 BED recording the movement of 462 bed bugs 40 throughout the house: 13 5 DINING BED 13 27 15 5 BED 50 5 24 4 2 SIT OUT 2 5 True or False? Bed bugs can fly. Bed bugs don't have wings and cannot fly. Pesticide doesn't kill bed Bed bugs have developed pesticide resistance and can only bugs. be eliminated with fumigation and heat treatments. There are no conclusive studies demonstrating that bed bugs Bed bugs spread disease. ) spread infectious diseases. Bed bugs prefer dirty Bed bugs are found in any home and can live in any city or homes. town, large and small. Bed bugs can bite any time during day and night. They usually feed at night, but can change feeding schedule depending on the host's habits. Bed bugs live only in Bed bugs live anywhere around the house and can be seen mattresses. E, on any surface in living areas. Effective Detection: Dogs to the Rescue 98% level of accuracy Suitable for healthcare facilities, corporate and residential environments Reduce long-term remediation cost Prevent client complaints ::: Minimize pesticide use Dos/Don'ts Don't panic - bed bugs are not a threat to your health. Reduce clutter Inspect the room and furniture for signs of infestation Don't move or replace items in X) infested areas until instructed by the pest control company Protect your luggage when traveling and keep it away from the floor Don't apply pesticides unless ) advised by a certified pest control professional Battling bed bugs is no easy feat, because the tiny critters are smart, resourceful and patient. Thorough canine inspection is the first essential step towards an effective bed bug removal treatment that will eradicate and prevent future bed bug infestations. Sources: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-s-bedbug-infestation-totals-creeping-downward-1.1361153 www.zappbug.com/dramatic-increase-canadian-bed-bug-infestations www.pctonline.com/pct0613-bed-bug-night-mobility.aspx www.pestworld.org/all-things-bed-bugs/history-of-bed-bugs/bed-bug-facts-statistics www.bedbug.com/Page-Bed-Bug-Facts_124.aspx www.orkincanada.ca www.bedbugregistry.com www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=top-10-myths-about-bed-bugs www.bell-environmental.com/bed_bug_inspections.aspx THE BEDBUG TRACKER Brought to you by www.thebedbugtracker.com Bed Bug Infestation