sleepin tight on 04/14/2009

It is actually illegal for landlord to treat any unit with a "can of raid" this would be considered a commercial application and would require a pesticide applicator license and operating license. Violation can result in $50,000 fine and possible jail time. Landlord would be allowed to treat his own unit if he was living in that unit. Health department needs to get informed.

Aura on 02/02/2008

Richard, I have extensive experience as a tenant in Ottawa facing this issue. If you were willing to offer an email for contact here, we may be able to converse on some ideas for your space...

So sorry to hear that you've faced this infestation with such frustrating uncooperativeness. You're right that it takes a plan & the cooperation of all involved.

I will check back here soon.

Richard Murphy on 01/14/2008

After more then a month of trying to resolve this for myself and other tenants; we are still suffering from bedbugs. I have contacted the Ottawa Health department who feel the landlord is MORE then able to handle this with a common can of Raid.

I have done all that I can think of short of a violent act. I have repeatedly urged the city and the landlord and his agents to visit http://BedBugger.com/ but they refuse, insisting they know all they need know.

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