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October 2008
Download - Top 10 Tips for Landlords to Keep Bed Bugs Away
(PDF file size 25KB)
- Be Proactive
Provide information to tenants. Know what to do if you get a report of bed bugs. Train staff on bed bugs identification and management.
- Conduct quarterly inspections
Be vigilant if your building has been infested with bed bugs. The frequency of inspections may be adjusted based on level of infestation. Monitor units that may be heavily infested.
- Work with your tenants
Don't blame your tenants. Anyone can get bed bugs.
- Plan ahead
Give tenants sufficient time to prepare for pest control treatment. Understand preparation is an enormous task especially for vulnerable people.
- Identify at risk units
Some tenants, such as the elderly or disabled, may require assistance with preparation. Be willing to help them seek assistance from family or friends, or professionals. Contact Toronto Public Health if unable to find assistance.
- Purchase vacuums and steamers
Tenants may need assistance if they do not own a vacuum or steamer to clean furniture and belongings prior to pest control application.
- Form a tenant volunteer group
Other tenants may be willing to assist their neighbours with preparation.
- Provide materials
Tenants will need plastic wrap when disposing of furniture. Post signs in garbage disposal area advising tenants that items may be infested with bed bugs.
- Be willing to hire professionals
Hire reputable pest control companies who can resolve your bed bug problem.
- Seal up hiding spots
Make sure all holes, cracks, gaps, and voids around pipes, baseboards and electrical cover plates are sealed with caulking or expansion foam to prevent pests from traveling unit to unit.
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