City of Montreal looks to control bedbug problem with new plan

The city of Montreal is taking steps to prevent its bedbug problem from spreading. On Thursday, the public health department released its plan to combat the growing bedbug infestation.

If passed, the plan will force extermination companies to report infestations. It will also create a databank to keep track of infested households. Other measures include a public education campaign about bedbugs and the creation of a regional committee. City council is set to vote on the plan in June.

Councillor Michael Applebaum says it’s important to act quickly to prevent the problem from getting worse. It is estimated that 2.7 per cent of Montreal households have a bed bug problem.