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Bed Bugs on the March Again

 
posted on November 17, 2008

The city has been invaded by a vast army of blood-suckers and health officials are mobilizing to fight them. Toronto Public Health reported yesterday it has recorded a near 1,000% increase in bed bug infestation calls and they aren't just from flophouses.

The blood-sucking bugs have prompted 1,444 calls to public health officials for help -- up from 147 calls in 2006 -- in the first seven months of this year.

"The rise in bed bug infestations is worldwide due to an increase in international travel and a reduction in use of very strong broad spectrum pesticides," said Anne Marie Aikins with public health.

Infestations can be found in multi-unit dwellings, such as apartments, student residences and hotels.

A report before the board of health -- Toronto Bed Bug Project Update -- is calling for $75,000 in funding to help elderly or vulnerable people receive bed bug treatment.

"We have ongoing concern regarding the ability of vulnerable residents to undergo the necessary treatment," said city Councillor Paula Fletcher, a member of the health board.

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