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[ARCHIVED] Nematodes for pest control
February 1, 2012
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Prevention, identification, and treatment options for the management of bed bug infestations
January 14, 2013
In the past decade, bed bug infestations have been increasing worldwide. Historically, studies have failed to provide evidence for the transmission of human diseases through bed bugs, but recent…
Bed bugs back in view
November 29, 2023
In 2023, widespread reporting of bed bug infestations in France and South Korea, alongside frenzied social media attention, has raised the profile of these troublesome arthropods once again. Bed bugs…
Bed bugs
November 10, 2023
Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are small, elusive, and resilient wingless insects that feed on the blood of mammals, including humans. They are reddish-brown and range in length from eggs of about 1mm…
[ARCHIVED] Reducing residential indoor exposure to pesticides: A toolkit for practitioners
October 14, 2011
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Review of environmental management strategies to reduce tick populations
March 9, 2023
Key Messages Ticks can be found in any outdoor environment. In general, ticks are found in ground cover plants and shrubs, leaf litter, and within 3 metres of the…
Review of Field Tests on Bed Bug Control Technologies
March 10, 2015
Economic, environmental, and health concerns with bed bug control technologies and management options are of interest to public health and pest management agencies, who often receive and need to…
Mosquitoes in a changing climate
August 17, 2022
Mosquitoes are vectors of numerous diseases worldwide. However, only certain species of mosquito can carry diseases, and even fewer of these species can survive Canada’s harsh winters. Of Canada’s…
Case Study: Herbicide Use in Wild Parsnip and Giant Hogweed Control
January 22, 2020
The document was developed in response to a request from the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit to assist with addressing public concerns about the use of herbicides to control…
Bed Bugs and Public Health: New Approaches for an Old Scourge
January 11, 2013
The objective of this paper is to share four Canadian cities’ experiences with bed bug infestations and to explore public health roles in managing them. We summarize presentations from a workshop at…