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Torontoist includes a picture of a dust mite in their article about Paula Fletcher’s move to have bed bugs declared a “health hazard” in Toronto (item viewed 11/15 at 11 am EST). This is precisely why we keep calling for a public education campaign.
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City Councillor Paula Fletcher is trying to get Toronto to class bed bugs as a health hazard: “I want the city’s public health department to look at are they as pernicious and … a very determined pest that we need to have special measures to remove.”
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Geez… a dust mite photo for a bed bug?!?
And it is not the first time, Anon!
“A mild infestation can be dealt with by vacuuming and steam cleaning. People should launder clothing and bedding on a regular basis to fend them off.”
Are they kidding? Vacuuming and steam cleaning? If that was all it took to get rid of them, this blog wouldn’t exist.
The media needs to be better informed to pass information along. Common errors: fumigation used for the word spraying. Cold can kill bed bugs.
Though I agree with the posters above, I am thrilled about several things–that
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Health hazard–yes! I myself have run into a health department that considers them more of a “nuisance” than a health concern. It is so frustrating. I am glad Paula Fletcher is speaking up in Toronto.
We need a Paula Fletcher in every city.
Hey Keets, have you been following the Cincinnati story? Please check it out. We’re sort of awestruck with Cincinnati. Curious about your thoughts.