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Reports of bedbug appearances reach 30 nationwide

Reports of bedbug appearances reach 30 nationwide

[ad_1] SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) — The number of confirmed or suspected cases of bedbug appearances has risen to about 30 nationwide, the government said Tuesday, amid growing public jitters about the pests that pose various health threats. The bedbug cases had been reported to 17 metropolitan city and provincial governments across the country until Monday, according to the government’s joint countermeasures headquarters against bedbugs, which was launched by the interior ministry last Friday to stop the spread of the pests. Recently, bedbugs have increasingly appeared in […]

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Chiltern Railways reassures passengers over bedbug scare

Chiltern Railways reassures passengers over bedbug scare

[ad_1] The train company, which is the main operator in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, has reassured nervous passengers how it is stopping bedbugs from hitching a ride on its trains, which transport thousands of travellers each day to and from London. Although there have been no official reports of bedbugs in Buckinghamshire, there are concerns over a possible widespread bedbug infestation in London this winter.  A Chiltern Railways spokesperson said: “We would like to reassure customers that Chiltern has a thorough deep cleaning regimen in place. Specialist, industrial cleaning […]

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What you need to know about Europe’s bedbug panic

What you need to know about Europe’s bedbug panic

[ad_1] CNN  —  Dermatologist Zeina Nehme says her clinic usually sees a number of cases every summer in which patients have been bitten by bedbugs while traveling. Yet surprisingly enough, she says none materialized this year. However, like anyone else not living under a rock, Nehme has seen the flurry of headlines and social media accounts documenting the bedbug paranoia in Paris, which erupted during Fashion Week and has since spread to other cities including London. So, during her recent trip to the City of Light, Nehme […]

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Expert reveals tell-tale sign to know if you’ve been bitten

Expert reveals tell-tale sign to know if you’ve been bitten

[ad_1] Could the Paris bed bug infestation spread to the UK – or has it already? (Stock image: Getty) Paris is in the grip of a bed bug infestation, with fears that the insects are already en route to the UK. According to reports, bed bugs have not only been spotted in homes, but in public areas like cinemas, restaurants, hotels and hospitals as well as public transport. Experts say the French capital always sees a spike in bed bugs in late summer, but numbers are increasing […]

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Bedbugs in Paris and Marseille cause concern ahead of 2024 Olympics

Bedbugs in Paris and Marseille cause concern ahead of 2024 Olympics

[ad_1] Comment on this storyComment Every year, hordes of tourists descend upon Paris with a shortlist of concerns: pickpockets, steep hotel prices, how to get skip-the-line tickets and the most polite way to decline a stranger’s offer of a friendship bracelet outside the Sacré-Coeur. But as the French capital prepares to welcome millions of visitors for the 2024 Summer Olympics, a different issue has caught the eye of government officials: bedbugs. Lots of them. Apparent footage of the insects has gone viral on social media platforms such […]

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How to deter pests at home

How to deter pests at home

[ad_1] Bed bugs thrive during the change of seasons and are most likely to be found in September. They are often difficult to spot but a common sign is if itchy spots appear on the body. It is also easier to see them at night and they are most active between 2am and 5am. Speaking exclusively to GB News, brand specialist of Zinus Victoria Cedeno shared advice on how to avoid the pests. A certain mattress or bed frame can make all the difference PEXELS This can […]

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7 telltale signs of bed bugs in your home

A close up of bed bugs on a mattress

[ad_1] Pests can be a real nuisance, even in the most hygienic of homes. It seems, no matter the precautions we take, an unwelcome guest can slip by at one time or another, causing no end of trouble. Some are, no doubt, more serious than others. Roaches can carry and spread disease, while mice can do this as well as chew through items around the home. But, one pest which is amongst the worst to invade your home is bed bugs.  While ‘don’t let the bed bugs […]

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Why do some people think cilantro tastes like soap?

Toddler with sprig of cilantro in her mouth.

[ad_1] Cilantro is one divisive herb: People either love it or hate it. Julia Child disavowed the stuff, claiming it had a soapy taste in 1955 — and the comparison stuck. Between 3% and 21% of people, depending on their location in the world, dislike cilantro for its soapiness. But how can people have such vastly different sensations from the same herb? Genetics plays a major role, it turns out. It’s no surprise that people have different reactions to the same food, but usually, they’re responding to […]

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here’s how to avoid an infestation, and how to get rid of them

here's how to avoid an infestation, and how to get rid of them

[ad_1] The recent hot weather has created the perfect breeding ground for bedbugs. Pest control firm Rentokil reported a 65 per cent rise in the number of call-outs for bedbugs in recent years, a trend which the company has attributed to the rise in recycling of old furniture and clothing and post-pandemic travel. Since the 1990s, numbers of bedbugs have grown in the UK and some studies indicate that bed bugs have developed resistance to neonicotinoids, the most used insecticide in the world. Writer Hannah Fearn has […]

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Major Pest Control Releases a Comprehensive Guide to Effective Bed Bug Removal

Major Pest Control Releases a Comprehensive Guide to Effective Bed Bug Removal

[ad_1] PRESS RELEASE Published September 8, 2023 Major Pest Control has created an informative guide tackling the persistent issue of bed bugs. This comprehensive resource offers practical and effective solutions for those dealing with these unwelcome pests. Understanding the Bed Bug Challenge Bed bugs, scientifically known as Cimex lectularius, have become a global concern due to their ability to infest homes and establishments. These small, reddish-brown insects feed on human blood, often leaving itchy bites and causing discomfort. Eradicating bed bugs requires a well-thought-out approach that focuses […]

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