“…because bed bugs are so good at hiding, and so many people don’t react to bed bug bites, it is not uncommon for an infestation of bed bugs to go completely unnoticed for long periods of time.”
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The World Health Organization’s (WHO) publication, Public Health Significance of Urban Pests outlines the dangers associated with pests in both commercial and residential settings. The professional pest control industry, an essential service, is responsible for the protection of public health, food and property.
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Understanding the pest you are dealing with is key in determining if you should enlist the help of a professional. As with many other things, there are a lot of myths and misinformation out there about most pests. Proper identification is crucial when deciding the best way to control or eliminate pests.
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CALGARY, AB. Two of the most common questions I get from landlords and tenants in rental properties, are: Who is responsible for any required pest control? And, Who is responsible for paying for the pest control services?
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Calgary, AB - Cockroaches are a common pest in communities throughout Alberta, and Calgary is no exception. The most common of these unwelcome invaders is the German Cockroach. More than 90% of the cockroach infestations in Alberta are German Cockroaches. We do occasionally see the Brown Banded Cockroach, and we are also starting to see more of the larger, American Cockroaches pop up from time to time. But, in most cases, it will be the German Cockroach, so I will mainly be referring to those.
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In the last 20 years, bed bug infestations have increased exponentially throughout many parts of the world, Canada included. The rise happened so quickly that our society has not had a chance to adapt to their presence. Bed bugs have now reached the status of an extremely common pest, and yet most people know very little about them. A lot of people couldn’t even tell you what a bed bug looks like. Because their speedy rise was unexpected, and therefore not accompanied with any education, or information, a great many myths and bits of misinformation soon followed. All of this means people are generally unprepared, scared and very overwhelmed when they suddenly have to face a bed bug problem of their own.
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There is a lot of blaming, shaming and stigma that go along with some basic misconceptions about pests and pest infestations. Three of the biggest sources for this kind of stigma are mice infestations, cockroach infestations, and bed bug infestations. These 3 pests are extremely common and make up more than 80% of the problems that I deal with on a weekly basis. All three are often (incorrectly) associated with filth, or unsanitary conditions on the inside of a home or other structure.
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