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Research paper thumbnail of Arthropod phobias guidelines for assisti-

Research paper thumbnail of Arthropod phobias guidelines for assisti-

Research paper thumbnail of Arthropod phobias

Research paper thumbnail of Providing Integrated Pest Management to Multi-dwelling Low-income Housing: Challenges and Opportunities for Healthier Environments

Research paper thumbnail of Analysis of 44 Cases before the Landlord and Tenant Board Involving Bed Bug Infestations in Ontario, Canada: Focus on Adjudicator Decisions Based on Entomological/Pest Management Evidence and Accountability under the Residential Tenancy Act and Other Applicable Legislation

Insects, Jul 19, 2011

The resurgence of bed bugs in major urban centres in North America has resulted in conflict betwe... more The resurgence of bed bugs in major urban centres in North America has resulted in conflict between landlords and tenants. This is commonly focused on attribution of blame for source of infestation, on responsibility, on costs for preparation, treatment and losses, and for compensation as rent abatement and/or alternative temporary housing. In Ontario, Canada, these issues are often decided by adjudicators at the Landlord and Tenant Board hearing claims, counter-claims and defense by legal representation (lawyers and paralegals) as well as through mediation. Evidence in these hearings may include photographs, invoices for costs as well as testimony by tenants, landlords and "expert witnesses" who are most often pest control firms representing their landlord clients. A total of 44 Landlord and Tenant Board adjudicated cases available online were analyzed. The analysis included elements of the decisions such as adjudicator, claimant (landlord or tenant), basis of claim, review of evidence, amount of claim, amount awarded, and evaluation of the quality of the evidence. The results of the analysis of these findings are discussed. Recommendations for improvement of adjudicator decisions on the basis of knowledge of bed bug biology and Integrated Pest Management best practices are presented as well as the importance of education of tenants and landlords to a process of mutual trust, support and accountability.

Research paper thumbnail of Providing integrated pest management to multi-dwelling low-income housing

Research paper thumbnail of Cytodynamic reactivity of the mesothelium. Pleural reaction to chrysotile asbestos

Archives of environmental health, 1971

Research paper thumbnail of Cytodynamic reactivity of the mesothelium. Pleural reaction to chrysotile asbestos

Archives of Environmental Health An International Journal

Research paper thumbnail of Analysis of 44 Cases before the Landlord and Tenant Board Involving Bed Bug Infestations in Ontario, Canada: Focus on Adjudicator Decisions Based on Entomological/Pest Management Evidence and Accountability under the Residential Tenancy Act and Other Applicable Legislation

Insects, 2011

The resurgence of bed bugs in major urban centres in North America has resulted in conflict betwe... more The resurgence of bed bugs in major urban centres in North America has resulted in conflict between landlords and tenants. This is commonly focused on attribution of blame for source of infestation, on responsibility, on costs for preparation, treatment and losses, and for compensation as rent abatement and/or alternative temporary housing. In Ontario, Canada, these issues are often decided by adjudicators at the Landlord and Tenant Board hearing claims, counter-claims and defense by legal representation (lawyers and paralegals) as well as through mediation. Evidence in these hearings may include photographs, invoices for costs as well as testimony by tenants, landlords and "expert witnesses" who are most often pest control firms representing their landlord clients. A total of 44 Landlord and Tenant Board adjudicated cases available online were analyzed. The analysis included elements of the decisions such as adjudicator, claimant (landlord or tenant), basis of claim, review of evidence, amount of claim, amount awarded, and evaluation of the quality of the evidence. The results of the analysis of these findings are discussed. Recommendations for improvement of adjudicator decisions on the basis of knowledge of bed bug biology and Integrated Pest Management best practices are presented as well as the importance of education of tenants and landlords to a process of mutual trust, support and accountability.

Research paper thumbnail of The synthesis of tritium-labeled asbestos for use in biological research

Environmental Research, 1971

ABSTRACT To synthesize tritium-labeled chrysotile asbestos applicable to studies of its biologica... more ABSTRACT To synthesize tritium-labeled chrysotile asbestos applicable to studies of its biological effect on respiratory tissue, two series of experiments were carried out. Firstly, chrysotile asbestos was synthesized from periclase MgO, amorphous SiO2, and tritiated water. The resulting material was well labeled but the shape of the particles was in part nonacicular. Secondly, natural chrysotile was maintained in the presence of tritiated water at 300° for 20 days in order to produce an exchange of structural hydroxyls with tritium-oxyls (OH3). This procedure yielded well labeled material, acicular in shape of particles. Such labeled chrysotile dust was employed to accurately localize this material in lung tissue by means of the radioautographic technique; furthermore, clearance of this dust from the lung could be accurately quantified by scintillation counting.

Research paper thumbnail of Analysis of 44 Cases before the Landlord and Tenant Board Involving Bed Bug Infestations in Ontario, Canada: Focus on Adjudicator Decisions Based on Entomological/Pest Management Evidence and Accountability under the Residential Tenancy Act and Other Applicable Legislation

Insects, 2011

The resurgence of bed bugs in major urban centres in North America has resulted in conflict betwe... more The resurgence of bed bugs in major urban centres in North America has resulted in conflict between landlords and tenants. This is commonly focused on attribution of blame for source of infestation, on responsibility, on costs for preparation, treatment and losses, and for compensation as rent abatement and/or alternative temporary housing. In Ontario, Canada, these issues are often decided by adjudicators at the Landlord and Tenant Board hearing claims, counter-claims and defense by legal representation (lawyers and paralegals) as well as through mediation. Evidence in these hearings may include photographs, invoices for costs as well as testimony by tenants, landlords and "expert witnesses" who are most often pest control firms representing their landlord clients. A total of 44 Landlord and Tenant Board adjudicated cases available online were analyzed. The analysis included elements of the decisions such as adjudicator, claimant (landlord or tenant), basis of claim, review of evidence, amount of claim, amount awarded, and evaluation of the quality of the evidence. The results of the analysis of these findings are discussed. Recommendations for improvement of adjudicator decisions on the basis of knowledge of bed bug biology and Integrated Pest Management best practices are presented as well as the importance of education of tenants and landlords to a process of mutual trust, support and accountability.

Research paper thumbnail of Arthropod phobias guidelines for assisti-

Research paper thumbnail of Arthropod phobias guidelines for assisti-

Research paper thumbnail of Arthropod phobias

Research paper thumbnail of Providing Integrated Pest Management to Multi-dwelling Low-income Housing: Challenges and Opportunities for Healthier Environments

Research paper thumbnail of Analysis of 44 Cases before the Landlord and Tenant Board Involving Bed Bug Infestations in Ontario, Canada: Focus on Adjudicator Decisions Based on Entomological/Pest Management Evidence and Accountability under the Residential Tenancy Act and Other Applicable Legislation

Insects, Jul 19, 2011

The resurgence of bed bugs in major urban centres in North America has resulted in conflict betwe... more The resurgence of bed bugs in major urban centres in North America has resulted in conflict between landlords and tenants. This is commonly focused on attribution of blame for source of infestation, on responsibility, on costs for preparation, treatment and losses, and for compensation as rent abatement and/or alternative temporary housing. In Ontario, Canada, these issues are often decided by adjudicators at the Landlord and Tenant Board hearing claims, counter-claims and defense by legal representation (lawyers and paralegals) as well as through mediation. Evidence in these hearings may include photographs, invoices for costs as well as testimony by tenants, landlords and "expert witnesses" who are most often pest control firms representing their landlord clients. A total of 44 Landlord and Tenant Board adjudicated cases available online were analyzed. The analysis included elements of the decisions such as adjudicator, claimant (landlord or tenant), basis of claim, review of evidence, amount of claim, amount awarded, and evaluation of the quality of the evidence. The results of the analysis of these findings are discussed. Recommendations for improvement of adjudicator decisions on the basis of knowledge of bed bug biology and Integrated Pest Management best practices are presented as well as the importance of education of tenants and landlords to a process of mutual trust, support and accountability.

Research paper thumbnail of Providing integrated pest management to multi-dwelling low-income housing

Research paper thumbnail of Cytodynamic reactivity of the mesothelium. Pleural reaction to chrysotile asbestos

Archives of environmental health, 1971

Research paper thumbnail of Cytodynamic reactivity of the mesothelium. Pleural reaction to chrysotile asbestos

Archives of Environmental Health An International Journal

Research paper thumbnail of Analysis of 44 Cases before the Landlord and Tenant Board Involving Bed Bug Infestations in Ontario, Canada: Focus on Adjudicator Decisions Based on Entomological/Pest Management Evidence and Accountability under the Residential Tenancy Act and Other Applicable Legislation

Insects, 2011

The resurgence of bed bugs in major urban centres in North America has resulted in conflict betwe... more The resurgence of bed bugs in major urban centres in North America has resulted in conflict between landlords and tenants. This is commonly focused on attribution of blame for source of infestation, on responsibility, on costs for preparation, treatment and losses, and for compensation as rent abatement and/or alternative temporary housing. In Ontario, Canada, these issues are often decided by adjudicators at the Landlord and Tenant Board hearing claims, counter-claims and defense by legal representation (lawyers and paralegals) as well as through mediation. Evidence in these hearings may include photographs, invoices for costs as well as testimony by tenants, landlords and "expert witnesses" who are most often pest control firms representing their landlord clients. A total of 44 Landlord and Tenant Board adjudicated cases available online were analyzed. The analysis included elements of the decisions such as adjudicator, claimant (landlord or tenant), basis of claim, review of evidence, amount of claim, amount awarded, and evaluation of the quality of the evidence. The results of the analysis of these findings are discussed. Recommendations for improvement of adjudicator decisions on the basis of knowledge of bed bug biology and Integrated Pest Management best practices are presented as well as the importance of education of tenants and landlords to a process of mutual trust, support and accountability.

Research paper thumbnail of The synthesis of tritium-labeled asbestos for use in biological research

Environmental Research, 1971

ABSTRACT To synthesize tritium-labeled chrysotile asbestos applicable to studies of its biologica... more ABSTRACT To synthesize tritium-labeled chrysotile asbestos applicable to studies of its biological effect on respiratory tissue, two series of experiments were carried out. Firstly, chrysotile asbestos was synthesized from periclase MgO, amorphous SiO2, and tritiated water. The resulting material was well labeled but the shape of the particles was in part nonacicular. Secondly, natural chrysotile was maintained in the presence of tritiated water at 300° for 20 days in order to produce an exchange of structural hydroxyls with tritium-oxyls (OH3). This procedure yielded well labeled material, acicular in shape of particles. Such labeled chrysotile dust was employed to accurately localize this material in lung tissue by means of the radioautographic technique; furthermore, clearance of this dust from the lung could be accurately quantified by scintillation counting.

Research paper thumbnail of Analysis of 44 Cases before the Landlord and Tenant Board Involving Bed Bug Infestations in Ontario, Canada: Focus on Adjudicator Decisions Based on Entomological/Pest Management Evidence and Accountability under the Residential Tenancy Act and Other Applicable Legislation

Insects, 2011

The resurgence of bed bugs in major urban centres in North America has resulted in conflict betwe... more The resurgence of bed bugs in major urban centres in North America has resulted in conflict between landlords and tenants. This is commonly focused on attribution of blame for source of infestation, on responsibility, on costs for preparation, treatment and losses, and for compensation as rent abatement and/or alternative temporary housing. In Ontario, Canada, these issues are often decided by adjudicators at the Landlord and Tenant Board hearing claims, counter-claims and defense by legal representation (lawyers and paralegals) as well as through mediation. Evidence in these hearings may include photographs, invoices for costs as well as testimony by tenants, landlords and "expert witnesses" who are most often pest control firms representing their landlord clients. A total of 44 Landlord and Tenant Board adjudicated cases available online were analyzed. The analysis included elements of the decisions such as adjudicator, claimant (landlord or tenant), basis of claim, review of evidence, amount of claim, amount awarded, and evaluation of the quality of the evidence. The results of the analysis of these findings are discussed. Recommendations for improvement of adjudicator decisions on the basis of knowledge of bed bug biology and Integrated Pest Management best practices are presented as well as the importance of education of tenants and landlords to a process of mutual trust, support and accountability.