Bed Bug News Archive

Lido Hotel, Toronto, is one of the many motels administered by the city’s Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (SSHA) to provide social housing and homeless shelters. Most people may think that guests there are living luxuriously, but the reality is indeed shocking. Tara, a guest living there with her autistic son, witnessed heavy infestations of bed bugs at the motel—something that can prove detrimental to the health of everyone there. The mattress and bed had several nests of bed bugs, along with urine and fecal stains. Tara reported the issue to Toronto Public Health (TPH). To get rid of bed bugs, a professional company like Bed Bug Exterminator Pro can help. Contact them today!

Research conducted by a consortium of Canadian and American scientists has measured the ill impact of global warming in the region spanning from the Great Lakes to New York. In the research zone’s western region, including southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario, it was found that in the last century, there’s been a decrease in the number of days with temperatures less than -30°C by five days and less than -18°C by 14 days each year. The warmer days resulting from higher temperatures pose a threat to forest ecosystems as well as the human population dependent on such systems because higher temperatures provide a favourable breeding ground for pests. At low temperatures like those between -17°C and -22°C, most invasive forest pests like pine beetles and others are killed, keeping pest populations in check and protecting forest ecosystems. Higher temperatures aren’t just bad news for forests. Bugs and other pests can pose greater health risks to you and your loved ones if they thrive under such favourable circumstances. Get in touch with Bed Bug Exterminator Pro today to enjoy bug-free living.

It appears Canada has a rapidly rising rat and mice problem. In the past year, many residents across cities have complained of rodent infestation, and one of the latest residents to do so is Margaret Hicks, a woman from Corner Brook. She says that every single day, there are “countless” rodents, including rats, mice, and shrews, causing a ruckus in her backyard as well as the homes around hers. According to Hicks, the rodents first appeared earlier this year and have stayed throughout summer and fall. She added that they have been living on Concord Avenue, Corner Brooks for the past 52 years and have never had a rodent problem before, and that she is lucky none of the rodents have made their way inside her home. Keep your property and your family protected from rodents and all types of pests. Call professional exterminators from Bed Bug Exterminator Pro today!

A group of researchers, while collecting insect samples around Prince George, B.C., have found new insects that have never been documented before. After collecting over 200 different insects, the team has found that many of these pests are undetected until now. However, they are yet to do more research before they can announce anything more definitive and detailed. While bugs and insects in their natural habitats are an important and necessary part of nature, pests found in our homes can cause nuisance, property damage and even health complications. It is important to make sure that your home, office, or store is protected from all kinds of pests, and the best way to do so is by having professional exterminators on your side. If you see signs of pest infestations, call Bed Bug Exterminator Pro today!

According to a new study conducted by the French Union for Pest Control, it has been suggested that bed bugs are seeing an exponential rise. In fact, in just two years, France has seen a rise in bed bug cases from 180,000 to a massive 400,000. The issue is so widespread that the study concluded bed bugs pose a national health hazard in France. It’s not just France that has a bed bug problem. These tiny pests are a huge problem in countries all over the world, including the U.S. According to a New York Times article, it was suggested that 1 in every 5 Americans has faced a bed bug issue or know someone who has. Canada too has seen terrifying stories of bed bug infestations several times. From rental units to hotels and motels and even in your own homes, these bugs are everywhere. Call professional exterminators from Bed Bug Exterminator Pro today to solve your pest issues!

The problems for residents in the long-term care facility in Mississauga do not seem to end. A couple of months ago, 92 residents, along with 47 staff members, tested COVID-19 positive.  The facility was also in the news when a Toronto man whose mother resides in the facility chained himself to a tree to protest against the deplorable conditions in the facility. Apart from allegations of neglect and poor quality of care of residents, the long-term care establishment is also found to have insect infestations and substandard infection containment practices. During the pandemic, the Armed Forces personnel designated to help out care homes were sickened to witness the cockroach infestation, among other unhygienic practices. Whether it is a long-term care facility or your home, give a call to Pestend Mississauga, the top professional exterminators in the area, to keep away pests.

Rosie, a mother from Melbourne, had a horrific quarantining experience. After returning home from a trip to the US with her kids, she was in a hotel for her mandatory 14 days quarantine. However, she noticed that the hotel was not the most clean and hygienic and asked to be moved to another room. She gave the new room a quick wipe down, but this wasn’t enough. On the first night itself, she woke up in the middle of the night to find “at least two dozen bed bugs” crawling all over her bed. She was covered in small bites and bleeding on the sheet. She added that another bed in her room was also infested with bed bugs. Bed bugs are common in all parts of the world and cause serious harm when precautions are not taken. To protect you and your family from these tiny pests, call Bed Bug Exterminator Pro today.