Fight against Toronto bedbugs continues

By Tom Stoukas
The Toronto Board of Health approved $75,000 in emergency funding this week to help poor and elderly residents fight bedbug infestations.
Dr. David McKeown, Toronto’s medical officer of health, presented his recommendation for the one-time cash infusion on Nov.17. The funding is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to counter the surge in bedbug [...]

Biting back against unwanted bedbugs

By Tom Stoukas
Every year Torontonians travel to the corners of the earth but many bring home some unwanted souvenirs: namely bedbugs.
Bedbugs were eliminated in Toronto 50 years ago but have made a dramatic comeback in the last seven to 10 years.
Pest control specialists say incidences of bedbug infestation have doubled since last year.
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