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Read more comprehensive Bed Bug control information on this web page:
Get Rid Of Bed Bugs         Dog Sniffs out Resort Bed Bugs

Hotel Horror Stories    Church/University Information brochure

History And Life Cycle

The bed bug is an old pest that was common in homes prior to World War II. For the last 50 years, bed bugs have rarely been seen outside of cramped living quarters and less than sanitary conditions in jails and homeless shelters. Not anymore. In the last five years there has been a resurgence. Bed bugs have become a particular problem in hotels, motels, and hostels where there is a high rate of occupant turnover. Even five star hotels are having problems with bed bugs.

Bed bugs are blood-feeding insects. They are a light tan color, but turn dark-reddish brown once they have fed on blood. Before feeding, the adult bed bug is about ¼ inch long and flattened. Once engorged with blood, it swells in size. Bed bugs can be easily seen with the naked eye, but it’s not easy to find bed bugs in a room.  The bed bug is an old pest that was common in homes prior to World War II. For the last 40 years, bed bugs have rarely been seen outside of cramped living quarters and less than sanitary conditions in jails and homeless shelters. Not anymore.

In the last five years there has been a resurgence. Bed bugs have become a particular problem in hotels, motels, and hostels where there is a high rate of occupant turnover. Even five star hotels are having problems with bed bugs.

Bed bugs can’t fly, so they either crawl or are carried from place to place. Bed bugs or their eggs can hitchhike in a traveler’s suitcase or clothing. Business people now routinely travel to and from countries where bed bugs are common, even in good hotels. The offspring of one pregnant female bed bug that crawls out of a suitcase can infest a room, and eventually other rooms nearby. Bed bugs usually feed at night and spend the day hidden. Their flattened shape lets them squeeze into narrow places in bed  frames, headboards, in bedside furniture, behind pictures and switch plates, behind baseboards, under buttons on mattresses, in boxsprings, and in other cracks and crevices. Speckles of dried blood excrement can be found on bedding or places where bed bugs hide.


A bed bug feeds about once a week, usually for several minutes. It most often feeds on a sleeper’s exposed skin. The bite is nearly painless and is not felt by most people. Some people have no reaction afterwards, but most people develop a hard bump with a whitish center which can itch for days. Although bed bugs suck blood like other human parasites, there has been no evidence that they spread diseases. Bed bugs can survive for several months between blood meals if there is no person or animal for them to feed on.

Watch a bedbug  as it feeds:
 
 

Bedbugs are 5-7 mm in length with reduced wings. The mouthparts are modified for piercing and sucking. They live between wooden floorboards or in furniture, bed frames, mattresses, or behind peeling paint. The bedbug sneaks out to grasp human skin with its forelegs, pierces the skin, and injects anticoagulant- and anesthetic-containing saliva. Bedbugs normally feed at night, usually about an hour before dawn, but if the conditions are favorable, they also feed during the day. Feeding time takes from 3-12 minutes. Adult bedbugs can survive starvation in proper conditions for a year or more. Each female lays about 300 eggs in her lifetime. The eggs hatch in 10 days. The nymph stage lasts 6 weeks, undergoing 5 molts.
 

Dog Sniffs Out Bed Bugs in Prominent Ontario Resort

TORONTO - Vaughan based Purity Pest Control Limited was asked to bring in “Inspector Kody”,
one of only 3 or 4 dogs in the world specially trained to “sniff out” bed bugs, to help with an on going bed bug
problem at a well known central Ontario resort. “The pest control company who has the contract for the resort
was having a real problem locating the source of the infestation and it was spreading to more rooms.” says
Michael Goldman, owner of Purity Pest Control Limited. “Bed bugs are very difficult not only to find but to
control and sometimes we as PMPs need specialized equipment. Our equipment happens to walk on all
fours.”
    The treatment being performed by the pest control company was thorough. Dusting behind wall plates, wall voids, treating behind baseboards, pictures, crack & crevice spraying with a residual insecticide where ever possible. Even going so far as to dust behind smoke detectors on the ceiling. Mattresses and drapes were wrapped and removed. The rooms were stripped down to empty furniture and bed frames but the problem persisted. The owner of the P.C. company finally convinced the resort management to bring in a consultant who uses his nose to detect the bed bugs.
    A progressive and proactive move on the parts of both the P.C. company and the resort, Inspector Kody went through 100 rooms and found bed bug activity in 12 of them. Most were in the main cluster of problem rooms but he detected some in rooms unknown to management at that time. By identifying the rooms with activity, the hotel averted potential embarrassment and legal action.
    So other than Kody finding the “hot spots”, how did Kody help solve the problem?
In a number of rooms that Kody alerted to, his alerts were both in the bathroom and along the adjoining wall
between the bathroom and the bed room. Because of Kody’s incredible sense of smell, it was determined that
the bed bugs were using the pipe chases and plumbing conduits to move from room to room. Once this piece
of the puzzle was determined, treatment in the bathroom wall voids was carried out and the problem controlled.
    “Our inspection service isn’t for every situation. Pest management professionals can control many bed bug situations with their own training and skills but for those cases where the PMP can’t solve the problem and the client is ready to hire another company, Inspector Kody can be of help.
Visit the Inspector Kody Web Site

This 2006 photograph depicts a bed bug nymph, Cimex lectularius, as it was in the process of ingesting a blood meal from the arm of a 'voluntary' human host. (CDC / Harvard University, Dr. Gary Alpert; Dr. Harold Harlan; Richard Pollack)There's a bed bug epidemic of sorts in big cities across Canada. Records and statistics are not kept but exterminators and public health offices say in the last seven years, they've seen a surge in complaints about bed bugs. Read the rest of this CTV story.
 


Woman sues hotel for $20M after bed bug attack
These photos supplied by the law offices of Zalman & Schnurman, show the bed bug bites on the body of Leslie Fox, were taken at the Ellenville Regional Hosptial in Ellenville, N.Y.A Chicago woman is suing a New York hotel for $20 million US after she says she suffered more than 500 bed bug bites.  "I was horrified to see all of those bites," Leslie Fox told the Associated Press Wednesday. "My skin felt as if it was on fire and I wanted to tear it off." Read the rest of this CTV News Story

Travel tips for students from "About.com"
How to avoid bedbug problems:
http://studenttravel.about.com/b/2006/03/23/bedbug-bytes.htm

 

Bedbug History

Bedbugs are on the long list of animals that have evolved strategies to live in the shadows of human civilization — an inventory that includes everything from the Norway rat to head lice.
They've been with us — as far as anyone can tell — since Australopithecus took their first tottering steps on two legs more than four million years ago. And, as with most modern insects, bedbugs likely appeared in more or less their present form about 60 to 50 million years before that.

They lack wings and they're often confused with ticks because of their rounded, flat appearance. However, ticks have eight legs and are arachnids — close relatives of the spider. Bedbugs have six legs and they're insects.

Bedbug remains were found among Egyptian artifacts dating back more than 3,500 years. The ancient Greeks and Romans complained of them, and Pliny the Elder included them in his 77 AD book on natural history. The ancient Chinese recorded their presence, too.
 

 

 

 
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Responsible Pesticide Use
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Effective Control of Bed Bugs
http://www.pmra-arla.gc.ca/english/consum/bed_bugs-e.html

 Introduction

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

Bed bugs have an oval body and a short, broad head. The body as a whole is broad and flat. Unfed adults are around 6 to 10 mm long, brown and wingless. After feeding, they swell slightly in size and darken to a blood-red colour. The nymphs are shaped like the adults, but are yellow-white in colour.

Itchy welts on skin, blood spots on sheets and/or black or brown spots on mattresses, bed frames or walls often indicate that there is a bed bug infestation.

Bed bugs are also known by several names: wall louse, house bug, mahogany flat, red coat, crimson ramblers as well as others.

Lifecycle

Eggs
The bed bug eggs are white and about 1 mm long, and almost impossible to see on most surfaces. The female bed bug lays about 200 eggs in her lifetime, at a rate of about 3 or 4 per day. The eggs have a sticky coating and are deposited in cracks and crevices, behind woodwork and similar hidden locations. They hatch in 6 to 17 days.

Nymphs
Newly hatched nymphs feed as soon as food is available. A bed bug goes through five moults before it reaches full maturity.

Adults
Adults usually live for around 10 months, but can live for a year or more. In a home, where the environment is conducive to their reproduction (their ideal breeding temperature is between 21° to 28°C), bed bugs can breed year round. Bed bugs are wingless and cannot fly or jump, but are able to enter into extremely small locations in the home because of their flattened bodies. Bed bugs can live for several weeks to several months without feeding, depending on the temperature. They can go without feeding for 80 to 140 days;
older bed bugs can go without feeding longer than younger ones. Adults have been known to survive for as long as 550 days (over a year and a half!) without feeding.


What You Can Do Around Your Home

Bed bugs are small and can hide in a myriad of places—under wallpaper, behind picture frames, in electrical outlets, inside box springs, in mattress pads, in night tables… You must be very thorough in order to properly address bed bug infestations. As bed bugs can travel up to 30 m and can be transported in clothing, luggage or other household items, you may have to treat nearby rooms to prevent the infestation from continuing.

If you suspect that you have a bed bug infestation, you can either choose to treat them yourself or you can call in a professional Pest Control Operator. Most of the time, bed bug infestations will require more than one treatment  as well as physical means of control.

Infested areas should be vacuumed carefully with a brush attachment, and the bag should be disposed of immediately afterwards. When inspecting your bed, examine the seams, tufts and crevices of the mattress, box spring, bed frame and headboard carefully. Bed bugs prefer wood and fabric to metal or plastic. Mattresses and box springs should be steam-cleaned. Mattresses can be wrapped in zippered bed encasements, available from allergy supply companies, or wrapped and sealed in plastic film. Mattress pads and sheets should be washed in hot water and dried on the high setting. You may have to remove the cloth underside of the box spring to determine if there are bed bugs inside.

Bed bugs cannot easily climb metal or polished surfaces, and they cannot fly or jump, so treating the legs of beds will help keep them away. Coat the legs with double-sided carpet tape or petroleum jelly. You can also place the legs of the bed inside glass jars or metal cans.

Treating a bed effectively can be quite challenging. Holes or worn spots in the fabric may allow bed bugs to lay eggs in areas not easily reached, and there are restrictions on how insecticides can be used on beds. Carefully examine all night tables, baseboards, dressers, headboards (especially padded ones), electrical outlets, any items stored near or under the bed, any nearby carpeting or rugs, picture frames, switch plates, inside clocks, phones, televisions and smoke detectors—in short, anything and everything that is in the room where the infestation has been noted. Upholstered chairs and sofas can also harbour bed bugs and should be treated with careful vacuuming and laundering of all possible parts (cushions, slipcovers, skirts, etc.).

Controlling Breeding Sites

Any clutter must be reduced or removed entirely. Bed bugs hide in miniscule areas, and any belongings left lying around provide a perfect opportunity for them to hide and continue to breed. Affected bedding and clothing should be bagged and laundered on the high setting, or discarded, as these products cannot be treated by the application of insecticides.

Smaller items that cannot be laundered can sometimes be treated through heating (temperatures greater than 50°C) or freezing. Some items can be wrapped in plastic wrap and placed outdoors on a hot, sunny day, or in sub-zero temperatures in the winter. However, the freezing temperatures must be maintained for a prolonged period of time (e.g., 2 days of cold exposure at 0°C) to ensure that the bed bugs are killed.Trying to raise or lower the temperature in your entire house or apartment will not work to kill the bed bugs.

Vacuuming can be helpful in removing bugs and eggs from carpet, mattresses, walls and other surfaces. It is very important to pay close attention to seams, tufts and edges of mattresses and box springs, and the outer edge of wall-to-wall carpeting. Steam cleaning carpeting can also be effective in killing bugs and eggs not picked up by regular vacuuming.

While bed bugs prefer to feed on humans, they can and will feed on other mammals and birds. Some bed bug species are parasites of bats or birds and may bite people if the wild hosts are not available. If bat bugs or bird bugs are involved, roosting and nesting sites should also be treated, and the animals excluded from the building.

In addition, be cautious about taking in second-hand furniture, bedding, mattresses or beds. At the very minimum, these items should be carefully inspected before being brought into the home in order to protect you and your family.

Chemical Control Methods

Domestic class products available to homeowners will generally contain the active ingredient pyrethrin or diatomaceous earth. Always read the label carefully and be certain that the product purchased is registered for use against your particular pest problem. Care should be used when using pesticides, as many may not be suitable for fabrics, wallpaper, woods or other surfaces due to staining or potential contamination.

Also, several commercial class products are available to professional Pest Control Operators. These may include low-odour sprays, dusts or aerosols; your Pest Control Operator will select the best product for your particular situation.

Note that bed bug infestations can be challenging to treat, and repeat applications may be required. Always follow the label directions on the pesticide to minimize exposure and maximize efficacy of the product. Between applications of pesticide products, use integrated pest management techniques to physically control ongoing or future infestations. These techniques can be found in the Controlling Breeding Sites section of this Pest Note.

Remember

    Before Purchasing a Pesticide Product
     
  • Identify the pest correctly.
     
  • Use physical control methods and alternatives to pesticides.
     
  • Read the label directions and safety precautions before buying the product. The label must include the name of the pest to be controlled and the treatment location (e.g., indoor, outdoor, garden uses, pet treatment).
     
  • Purchase only the quantity of product needed for the treatment.
     
  • Alternatively, you may choose to hire a licensed pest control operator.

    When Using a Pesticide
     
  • Carefully read all label instructions and precautions before using pesticides.
     
  • Do not drink, eat or smoke while applying pesticides.
     
  • Persons and pets should vacate the area during treatment. Cover or remove aquaria.
     
  • If kitchen area is to be treated, cover or remove food, dishes and utensils.

    After Handling a Pesticide
     
  • Always wash your hands thoroughly after handling any pesticide product.
     
  • Do not permit persons or pets to contact treated surfaces until residue has dried completely.
     
  • Provide adequate ventilation of treated areas after use.
     
  • Wipe clean all surfaces that come in direct contact with food, such as counters, tables and stovetops, including indoor and outdoor surfaces.
     
  • Always store pesticides out of reach of children and pets and away
    from food and beverages.


    In Case of Accidental Poisoning
     
  • Call a poison control centre immediately and seek medical attention.
     
  • Take the pesticide container or label with you to the emergency facility or physician.
     
  • Follow the first aid statements on the label.
     
  • In case of accidental poisoning of pets, seek veterinary attention immediately.

    When Disposing of Pesticides
     
  • Do not reuse empty pesticide containers. Wrap and dispose of in household garbage.
     
  • Unused or partially used pesticide products should be disposed of at provincially or municipally designated household hazardous waste disposal sites.

    Use Common Sense
     
  • These are general recommendations.
     
  • Consult the label for specific instructions.
     
  • When in doubt, contact a professional.

 

 Below are some selected links to reliable bedbug information
 

http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/entomology/factsheets/bedbugs.html
 


http://pmo.umext.maine.edu/factsht/bedbugs.htm
 


http://www.pan-uk.org/pestnews/homepest/bedbugs.htm

 


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Church/University Information brochure

Church, university take bed bugs public

In an effort to raise awareness about the need for efficient, affordable and safe treatments for bed bugs, First United Church Mission and the University of Victoria 's School of Social Work will be conducting a two-month public education campaign.

“Bed bugs have experienced a huge resurgence since the late 1990s”, says Susan Henry, advocate at First United Church Mission. “However, the general public tends to be unaware of the problem, as lower-income areas have often been the hardest hit – so far.”

Louise Tate, a 4th year University of Victoria social work student, will be contacting a wide range of public service agencies, distributing a bed bug information brochure and offering to do public talks. “This is a really interesting project”, she says, adding that she has done extensive work in the mental health area. “ Some of the people I've worked with have suffered terribly from bed bug bites. We really need to find a more effective way to deal with these pests.”

Bed bugs were effectively wiped out during the 1950s, when strong pesticides like DDT were used. As pesticide use became less aggressive, and more targeted to specific types of pests, the bed bug population eventually rebounded. Although bed bugs often are found in homeless shelters and SRO hotels, they also have infested private homes, apartment buildings, hospitals, five-star hotels, trains and many other locations. Bed bugs travel easily, are elusive, and can be difficult and expensive to eradicate.

“The public needs to know more about these pests. They especially need to know how to identify an infestation, and how to get rid of them', says Henry. “ People will probably be surprised to know that, at present, there are no effective treatments that are quick and easy. Bed bugs don't cause disease and they don't cause crop damage, so they don't get much attention from governments. We hope this education campaign will encourage governments to treat this problem seriously and to fund research.”

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For information, contact Susan Henry or Louise Tate, First United Church Mission   604-681-8365 (email shenry@firstunited.ca )

 

“Sleep tight,

don't let the

bed bugs bite”

Many people have heard this old saying, but have never seen a bed bug. These unpleasant pests were largely wiped out by DDT and other pesticides in the 1950s, however there has been a worldwide resurgence of these bugs since the late 1990s, including here in Vancouver.

Bed bugs feed on human blood. They do not spread disease, but are a health concern. They can be found everywhere, from private homes to public transportation, and from backpack hostels to first class hotels. Anyone can get a bed bug infestation.  Bed bugs are everybody's problem.

A BIT ABOUT BED BUGS.

Bed bugs are very small in size. The adults are approx. 5-6mm in length, while juveniles are 1-4 mm. They have flat, oval bodies and are wingless. Adults are brownish red in colour, while juveniles are cream coloured.  Females lay tiny, cream-coloured eggs. The bugs are usually nocturnal; they hide during the day, and come out at night to feed. 

HOW DO I FIND  BED BUGS?

The bugs are hard to spot because they hide in dark, sheltered places, such as bed frames, mattresses, wall crevices and baseboards.  They are usually found on and around the bed area, particularly along the seams of mattresses. They also travel and can be seen on clothing, furniture, light fixtures and anywhere else they can hide.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I  HAVE BED BUGS?

You may find bites on your body, you may actually see a bed bug or you may find small blood spots on your bedding. A person usually has more than one bite, and the bugs often bite in a curved or straight line on the skin.  Bed bug bites can be confused with flea bites (which tend to bite the ankles) and other insect bites. Bites may not appear immediately; they may take a few days to cause a mild reaction (red spots to moderate-size welts).  Severe allergic reactions may also occur.

HOW DO BED BUGS  GET TRANSPORTED?

Bed bugs are easily transported and can spread  through luggage, secondhand mattresses, infested furniture, and clothing. The bugs can be transmitted from person to person, and can also be transported on buses, trains and planes.

HOW CAN I GET RID OF THEM?

Chemical treatments, vacuuming, special sticky tape, steaming (low vapor, high heat), and washing clothes in very hot water may eliminate the bugs. Infestations of bed bugs can be difficult to diagnose, control and contain. The bugs are fast runners, and all locations must be inspected   In heavily infested areas, beds, furniture and other items may need to be discarded.

The bugs are resilient and can be  resistant to insecticides.  Maintaining a clean and uncluttered environment may help to prevent infestations. Special mattress covers which enclose the entire mattress may also help prevent an infestation.

If you live in a rental building, the landlord is responsible for pest control. If you live in any kind of complex (e.g apartment or townhouse), be sure the management knows if you have bed bugs, as other units may need to be treated. Being secretive can just make the infestation worse.

HOW TO CHOOSE A PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Some pest companies are not well-acquainted with effective bed bug control procedures. When choosing a pest control company, look for attention to detail, thoroughness of inspection, and effective insecticides and treatments. (Check the websites at the end of this brochure for more information on what pest control companies should do.) Inspections can be very costly and often at least one follow up inspection will be needed.  

WHERE DO I FIND MORE INFORMATION?

Go to the following websites for useful, up-to-date information:

www.ipmctoc.umn.edu This University of Minnesota website has information specific to Canada (click on “Consumers”, go to the download site and look for the Canadian flag).

www.bedbug.org.au The Dept. of Medical Entomology, ICPMR, Westmead Hospital has a Bed Bug Code of Practice which describes inspection and treatment procedures (Note: pesticides described are specific to Australia.)

www.vch.ca/environmental The Vancouver Coastal Health Authority has a brochure “Guide To Bed Bug Control”. It also references City of Vancouver bylaws.

To get information on tenants' rights regarding bed bugs, call the Tenants' Rights Action Coalition (TRAC) Hotline at 604-255-0546.

If you are concerned that the federal Pest Management Regulatory Agency does not list bed bugs as a problem, contact your Member of Parliament and ask what the federal government is doing to address the bed bug issue.

This brochure was prepared by
First United Church Mission
320 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

in conjunction with

The School of Social Work,
University of Victoria

 

 

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Video: Bedbug Infestations Plaguing Hotels, Houses

October 19, 2006—Just try to sleep tight: Bedbugs are real, and they're not going away anytime soon.

The bloodsucking creatures have been pestering humans since ancient times, and infestations today plague homes, city apartments—even five-star hotels. It can be almost impossible to get rid of the insects, which can hide in tiny nooks and go without food for up to a year.

Join a San Francisco public health official in his war against the bugs, and watch one frustrated city dweller fail—and fail again—to exorcise his dwelling of the creepy crawlers.

National Geographic Digital Media
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/10/061019-bedbugs-video.html

More bed bug web site links:

The Mayo Clinic's take on bedbugs

Why are they around all of a sudden? MSNBC looks at the question

An entire Web site dedicated to bedbugs

The New York Times takes a look at the problem

Need to see video of bedbugs, including them feeding? Here's a National Geographic video podcast on them!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpkTC3bs4Cg

Here's our story on a surprise visit to look for them

Another story about how one student with bedbugs closed down an entire school district

 

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