2 May 2022

What does the law say? What is the landlord and tenant responsibilities for having bed bugs? Landlords are generally responsible for arranging and paying for bed bug treatment. According to section 32 of the Residential Tenancy Act, landlords must ensure that their rental property is suitable for occupation and compliant with health, safety, and housing […]

The emotional impact of bed bugs In some individuals, psychological sequelae resulting from bed bug biting events include nightmares, flashbacks, hypervigilance (to keep the bugs away), insomnia, anxiety, avoidance behaviors, and personal dysfunction. These symptoms are suggestive of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The emotional impact of bed bugs is no joke and should be treated

Why use heat to kill bed bugs? There are many different treatment options available for bed bugs. In fact, the most popular treatment option is chemical sprays. These are relatively easy to conduct and have been around for a long time. The exterminator can generally charge a premium for spraying bed bugs. The problem with

Are bed bugs caused by poor hygiene? There is a common perception that bed bugs infest dirty or unhygienic homes. Bed bug are most commonly found in these homes not because bed bug like it, but lower income housing generally has more trouble getting rid of them. Heat treatments are the only way to fully