Bite Back Bed Bug Campaign
The combination of rising bed bug numbers and recent Provincial attention to the issue indicates that now is the time to act to begin eradicating bed bugs in Ontario. For this reason concerned groups and organizations have come together to build a provincial campaign and raise public awareness on the issue.
CAMPAIGN MATERIAL
Read our Bed Bug Mani-pest-o
The mani-pest-o outlines our objective and campaign strategy to eradicate bed bugs in Ontario. Building on the recent funding to address the bed bug issue, the campaign will focus on public education, raising awareness and establishing standard protocols for dealing with bed bugs. Read our Mani-pest-o and support our campaign by sending an email to BBgone@woodgreen.org.
Sample script/letter for contacting your local representative
FACTSHEETS
Bed Bug Backgrounder
Toronto Public Health fact sheets (http://www.toronto.ca/health/bedbugs/factsheets.htm)
ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES
WoodGreen Bed Bug policy
Assistance for staff - Letter of Understanding Bed Bug Infestation Claim Request
PUBLICATIONS
Learn more about Bed Bugs
Bed Bugs Are Back: Are we ready? is a research report that brings together our local Toronto experience and current worldwide knowledge and understanding of bed bugs. The ultimate goal of Bed Bugs Are Back: Are We Ready? is to inform and shape public policy, government responses, and community strategies aimed at implementing effective bed bug interventions that prevent uncontrolled outbreaks. Read more...
This information guide has been written for tenants, landlords, community groups, and anyone looking for simple and straightforward information about bedbugs. Read more...
A guide to Preventing, treating and Coping with bed bugs. Read more...
Arising from the Bed Bug Summit at Queen’s Park, held on September 29, 2010 to help Combat, Control and Contain Bed Bug Infestations in our Communities and Our Province. (Mike Colle, MPP Eglinton- Lawrence) Read more...
LINKS
http://bedbugsinfo.ca
http://newyorkvsbedbugs.org/about/
Ontario Public Health units with Bed Bug Information and Resources
Algoma Public Health Unit
www.algomapublichealth.com
Brant County Health Unit
www.bchu.org
City of Hamilton Public Health and Community Services Department
www.hamilton.ca/publichealth
Eastern Ontario Health Unit
www.eohu.ca
Grey Bruce Health Unit
www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca
Halidimand-Norfolk Health Unit
www.hnhu.org
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
www.hkpr.on.ca
Halton Region Health Unit
www.halton.ca/health
Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit
www.hpechu.on.ca
Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health
www.kflapublichealth.ca
Lambton Health Unit
www.lambtonhealth.on.ca
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
www.healthunit.org
Niagara Region Public Health Department
www.niagararegion.ca/living/health_wellness/default.aspx
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
www.healthunit.biz
Ottawa Public Health
www.ottawa.ca/health
Peel Public Health
www.peelregion.ca/health/
Perth District Health Unit
www.pdhu.on.ca
Peterborough County-City Health Unit
www.pcchu.peterborough.on.ca
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
www.simcoemuskokahealth.org
Sudbury and Distrit Health Unit
www.sdhu.com
Toronto Public Health
www.toronto.ca/health/index.htm
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
www.wdghu.org
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
www.wechealthunit.org
York Region Public Health Services
www.york.ca/Departments/Health+Services/
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