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Council looks at bringing bedbug extermination in-house, but deputy mayor cautions against it [Video]

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Some steps intended to improve London’s response to persistent bedbug infections were approved by a city committee Monday, but not every councillor believes the changes are needed.

local anti-poverty group has been calling on the city to deal with the problem of persistent bedbug and cockroach infestations and set up its own pest control division. LifeSpin staff said the problem has become worse since city council voted to end funding for the Hoarding and Extreme Clean program in the last budget cycle. 

The program was funded by the province until 2022 when the city temporarily took it over then earlier this year decided not to extend funding.

Monday, council’s community and protective services committee approved four motions, including: 

  • A call for the city to work to make last spring’s tenant support fair an annual event. 
  • A call for staff to look at property standards bylaws and report back with ideas to enhance enforcement protocols for bug spraying. 
  • Look into …
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