Toronto has
ranked first on Orkin Canada's annual "bed buggiest" cities list,
joining Paris, France in
the global bed bug limelight
MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 19,
2024 /CNW/ - Orkin Canada has released its annual
list of the top 25 "bed buggiest" cities in Canada, with Toronto claiming the top spot for the seventh
year in a row.
Vancouver dropped from second
to sixth place on this year's ranking, while Sudbury rose to second place and Oshawa to third. Winnipeg also cracked the top ten this year
after placing eleventh in 2022, now ranking seventh across the
country.
The top 10 bed bug ridden cities in Canada are:
- Toronto
- Sudbury
- Oshawa
- Hamilton
- Ottawa
- Vancouver
- Winnipeg
- St. John's
- Sault Ste. Marie
- Scarborough
"As we've seen travel return to pre-pandemic levels, Canadians
should be on guard for bed bugs, as these pests are extremely
resilient and can hitchhike from place to place unnoticed and with
ease," said Dr. Alice Sinia, an entomologist with Orkin Canada.
"Known as expert hitchhikers, bed bugs cling to clothing, luggage
and furniture to invade new spaces, stowing themselves in
baseboards, electronics, bedding, wallpaper, wall hangings and
sofas."
Following the Paris bed bug
craze, Orkin Canada urges residents and tourists not to panic but
to be vigilant and stay on the lookout for signs and traces of bed
bugs in order to avoid infestations. While bed bugs are
visible to the naked eye, they are cryptic and excellent at hiding,
making them difficult to control. Having a trained professional
intervene at the first sight of a bed bug is highly
recommended.
Orkin Canada's K9 team of detection dogs are trained to locate
bed bugs with incredible accuracy. Available across Canada, the K9 team detects bed bugs and their
eggs, dead or alive, signaling to their handlers for further
inspection. For more information about bed bug prevention or the K9
program, see here.
The Orkin Canada bed bug list is compiled based on the number of
commercial and residential bed bug treatments performed by the
company in 2023 (January 1 –
December 31). For a complete list of
Canada's bed buggiest cities
please download here for English and here for
French.
About Orkin Canada
Orkin Canada, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rollins, Inc.
(NYSE:ROL) is Canada's largest
pest control and environment services provider; leader in the
development of fast, effective and environmentally responsible pest
control solutions. One key program is the Home Pest Protection
Program that provides customized pest control and prevention
services to homeowners and property owners ensuring a pest free
environment. Orkin Canada provides professional services to both
residential and commercial clients from coast to coast. For more
information and pest tips, visit www.orkincanada.ca, like
www.facebook.com/OrkinCanada or subscribe to @Orkin.Canada on
YouTube.
SOURCE Orkin Canada