Comments on: Bedbug evictions: Edmonton tenants evicted because they did not prepare for spraying http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/ bed bug news, information, activism, and support Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:20:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Gypsy http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-9671 Gypsy Wed, 21 May 2008 16:31:59 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-9671 Sorry for double posts. But do you think electronics are safe to move? I washed all my dishes in the kitchen and have packed them as well, and will rewash in the diswasher in the new place...so worried about taking them with me. Sorry for double posts. But do you think electronics are safe to move? I washed all my dishes in the kitchen and have packed them as well, and will rewash in the diswasher in the new place…so worried about taking them with me.

]]> By: Gypsy http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-9669 Gypsy Wed, 21 May 2008 16:13:10 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-9669 Oh I know. We are leaving all of the furniture behind and starting new. The only things I am taking are electronics (tv, computer, piano, etc). I've packed all the boxes, taped down all edges and corners and holes in the boxes so nothing can get in or out. Most of my clothes I will be throwing in the trash (clearly marked bed bugs) so that I don't take anything with me. The neighbours in the suites next to me, either don't realize they have bugs. Or simply don't care. It's sad to see. Oh I know. We are leaving all of the furniture behind and starting new. The only things I am taking are electronics (tv, computer, piano, etc). I’ve packed all the boxes, taped down all edges and corners and holes in the boxes so nothing can get in or out. Most of my clothes I will be throwing in the trash (clearly marked bed bugs) so that I don’t take anything with me. The neighbours in the suites next to me, either don’t realize they have bugs. Or simply don’t care. It’s sad to see.

]]> By: nobugsonme http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-9595 nobugsonme Tue, 13 May 2008 04:09:12 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-9595 Gypsy, Sorry to hear about your plight. It is an example of how easily bed bugs spread within neighborhoods. When you move, you will want to take extreme precautions. Click the forums button at top right and start a thread in the forums if you ever want to strategize. Gypsy,
Sorry to hear about your plight.
It is an example of how easily bed bugs spread within neighborhoods.
When you move, you will want to take extreme precautions. Click the forums button at top right and start a thread in the forums if you ever want to strategize.

]]> By: Gypsy http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-9592 Gypsy Mon, 12 May 2008 18:46:28 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-9592 Mainstreet strikes again. 10730 -104 Street has been invaded by Bed Bugs. I first noticed one last week, crawl across my bathroom floor and thought nothing of it because in old apartments, bugs happen. The next day, I spotted one crawling on my hallway wall, and killed it. Then found two more in my bedroom on the baseboard and killed those too. Then, after I got home from work, I flipped over my mattresses and removed all the bedding from my bed, and found several dead bugs on the mattress and in sheets. I vaccumed all the baseboards, sprayed all the baseboards, mattress and box spring with RAID and vaccumed the bedding and mattress. I washed as many clothes as I could in hot water and put them in the dryer on hot. I bagged all the clothing in vac packs and put away dirty clothes. I moved my furniture away from the walls and packed a few household items into boxes. I washed all the dishes in the kitchen and wiped down the counters and fridge. I am now sleeping on the main level on the couch which I check every night before bed. I check the bedsheet and blanket which was washed in scalding hot water a few times a day. I check each room nightly for the critters. I'm moving into a new condo next month and am concerned my visitors will not be gone in time. I've been told that Ecopest sprayed my apartment today, and management let them in with no written warning. So remember that no matter how clean your apartment is, you still chance an invasion from neighbouring apartments and suites. Mainstreet strikes again. 10730 -104 Street has been invaded by Bed Bugs. I first noticed one last week, crawl across my bathroom floor and thought nothing of it because in old apartments, bugs happen.

The next day, I spotted one crawling on my hallway wall, and killed it. Then found two more in my bedroom on the baseboard and killed those too. Then, after I got home from work, I flipped over my mattresses and removed all the bedding from my bed, and found several dead bugs on the mattress and in sheets.

I vaccumed all the baseboards, sprayed all the baseboards, mattress and box spring with RAID and vaccumed the bedding and mattress. I washed as many clothes as I could in hot water and put them in the dryer on hot. I bagged all the clothing in vac packs and put away dirty clothes. I moved my furniture away from the walls and packed a few household items into boxes. I washed all the dishes in the kitchen and wiped down the counters and fridge.

I am now sleeping on the main level on the couch which I check every night before bed. I check the bedsheet and blanket which was washed in scalding hot water a few times a day. I check each room nightly for the critters.

I’m moving into a new condo next month and am concerned my visitors will not be gone in time. I’ve been told that Ecopest sprayed my apartment today, and management let them in with no written warning.

So remember that no matter how clean your apartment is, you still chance an invasion from neighbouring apartments and suites.

]]> By: nobugsonme http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-8182 nobugsonme Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:01:35 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-8182 Thanks for your comment, cherry. Pest control companies need to inform landlords about the necessity for preparing for bed bug treatment (and time to prep!), landlords need to give tenants time to do the prep, and tenants need to do it. There's a lot can go wrong in that chain. Sadly, many people don't get all this until they try fighting bed bugs for a while without putting all their energy in. Then, when they still have them, they get smart. Thanks for your comment, cherry. Pest control companies need to inform landlords about the necessity for preparing for bed bug treatment (and time to prep!), landlords need to give tenants time to do the prep, and tenants need to do it. There’s a lot can go wrong in that chain. Sadly, many people don’t get all this until they try fighting bed bugs for a while without putting all their energy in. Then, when they still have them, they get smart.

]]> By: cherry http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-8181 cherry Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:33:02 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-8181 I live not far from that apartment building. In July '07 I was given very short notice (6pm the night before) with hardly any instructions or information on bed bugs. Of course I had little time to prepare and without any information on the bed bugs themselves I didn't realize the severity of the situation. Sadly in Jan '08 they are still a big problem in this building and I am still receiving very little support in my efforts from the landlords. I will be treated again sometime this week and I plan to take every precaution before moving to a new home. I can only hope at this point people in Edmonton can become more educated on bed bugs and we can see a better support from landlords. I live not far from that apartment building. In July ‘07 I was given very short notice (6pm the night before) with hardly any instructions or information on bed bugs. Of course I had little time to prepare and without any information on the bed bugs themselves I didn’t realize the severity of the situation. Sadly in Jan ‘08 they are still a big problem in this building and I am still receiving very little support in my efforts from the landlords. I will be treated again sometime this week and I plan to take every precaution before moving to a new home. I can only hope at this point people in Edmonton can become more educated on bed bugs and we can see a better support from landlords.

]]> By: Disabled man who reported bed bugs is evicted for not doing bed bug prep | bedbugger http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-6464 Disabled man who reported bed bugs is evicted for not doing bed bug prep | bedbugger Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:13:03 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-6464 [...] Edmonton, Alberta building for not properly preparing for bed bug treatment. Read more about that here. In that case and this one, the evicted individuals claimed to be unable to complete all the steps [...] [...] Edmonton, Alberta building for not properly preparing for bed bug treatment. Read more about that here. In that case and this one, the evicted individuals claimed to be unable to complete all the steps [...]

]]> By: Edmonton couple moves from an infested building, to another infested building | bedbugger http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-6462 Edmonton couple moves from an infested building, to another infested building | bedbugger Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:29:21 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-6462 [...] If Caryn is the first person to have gotten bed bugs again after 2.5 years bug free, Kirkland is the first I’ve heard of who appears to have moved from one infested home to another. Kirkland’s original residence was apparently next door to one featured in a news story last year. [...] [...] If Caryn is the first person to have gotten bed bugs again after 2.5 years bug free, Kirkland is the first I’ve heard of who appears to have moved from one infested home to another. Kirkland’s original residence was apparently next door to one featured in a news story last year. [...]

]]> By: robert kirkland http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-270 robert kirkland Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:38:12 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-270 my name is Robert Kirkland iv been dealing with this bug PROBLEM for 18 months now. in two apartments.im on a mission to get help for one and all even the landlords.please contact email @ kirkland.robert@gmail.com my name is Robert Kirkland iv been dealing with this bug PROBLEM for 18 months now. in two apartments.im on a mission to get help for one and all even the landlords.please contact email @ kirkland.robert@gmail.com

]]> By: More from Edmonton bed bug evictions case « Bedbugger: your foxhole in the war against bed bugs! http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-269 More from Edmonton bed bug evictions case « Bedbugger: your foxhole in the war against bed bugs! Sun, 03 Dec 2006 06:14:08 +0000 http://bedbugger.com/2006/12/01/bedbug-evictions-edmonton-tenants-evicted-because-they-did-not-prepare-for-spraying/#comment-269 [...] Previously, I blogged about the case in Edmonton, where tenants were evicted for not complying with the preparations for extermination in their apartments (which involved bagging clothes and moving or removing furniture. [...] [...] Previously, I blogged about the case in Edmonton, where tenants were evicted for not complying with the preparations for extermination in their apartments (which involved bagging clothes and moving or removing furniture. [...]

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