Bed Bug News Archive

Tick season has officially arrived, and in provinces like Alberta, these bugs are even more rampant. Ticks are mostly found in forests and wooded areas with plenty of trees and greenery, so remember to stay safe if you find yourself in such areas. This year, it’s even more important to be cautious of these tiny bugs since there is an increased risk for Lyme Disease. Ticks are known carriers of this illness, and according to research by the University of Alberta, one in every five people who are bit by ticks are at risk for developing Lyme Disease. Spring and summer are when Lyme Disease-carrying ticks are most commonly found. Apart from ticks, many other bugs are carriers of all kinds of diseases. Stay safe and make sure your home is protected. Call Bed Bug Exterminator Pro to help you get rid of any unwanted bugs.

Right when the world is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, there is another virus that has taken the life of one man, stirring fear and unease among the residents of Yunnan province in China. The virus, known as hantavirus, is spread by rodents and can result in various disease syndromes. According to experts, there are various types of hantaviruses, each of which has a specific rodent host species. The virus is spread through contact with the rodent’s feces, urine, saliva and bite. Common symptoms include fever, muscle pain and fatigue. The good news is that hantavirus cannot be transferred from person to person. Despite this, it is still best to make sure your property is rodent-free since these creatures are the carrier of many diseases. For professional rodent extermination, call Bed Bug Exterminator Pro today.

Health Canada issued a warning last week on a non-compliant pesticide that was found in the Canadian marketplace. The pest control product labelled as “Sure Killer Instant Pressurized Residual Insecticide Spray” resembles other registered pesticides but does not have the mandatory registration number under Pest Control Products Act. The spurious product also lacks contact information or the name of the company on its label. Health Canada’s division, called the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), regulates the sale and use of pesticides in Canada.  Registered pesticides are those that have been subject to a stringent scientific review before they are approved for sale. The PMRA, apart from registering approved pesticide products, also re-evaluates registered products and sets maximum pesticide residue limits. In the past as well, there were concerns regarding phosphine pesticides and insecticide chalks that were brought from other countries to Canada to kill bedbugs. Contact Bed Bug Exterminator Pro, we use eco-friendly and approved pesticides to get rid of bed bugs in Toronto safely – guaranteed.