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France blames bed bug panic on Russian ‘disinformation’

France blames bed bug panic on Russian 'disinformation'

A bedbug scare in Paris last autumn that grabbed headlines across the globe and led to schools closing was artificially amplified by social media accounts linked to Russian “disinformation” activities, a French minister has said. Issued on: 02/03/2024 – 11:29 1 min “The bed bug polemic was in a very large part amplified by accounts linked to the Kremlin, and they even created a false link between the arrival of Ukrainian refuges and the spread of bedbugs,” French European affairs minister Jean-Noel Barrot told TF1 television on Friday. […]

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Chicago Listed as America’s Worst Bed Bug City

Chicago Listed as America’s Worst Bed Bug City

For the fourth year in a row, Chicago topped the list of Atlanta-based pest control company Orkin’s Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List. New York and Philadelphia took second and third place, respectively, just as they did in 2023. Greensboro, North Carolina, saw the largest jump this year, moving up 25 spots into the list’s top 20. The bed bug cities list is based on data from the metro areas where Orkin performed the most bed bug treatments from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023. The ranking includes […]

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More bed bug cases reported from Pacific Explorer cruise ship

More bed bug cases reported from Pacific Explorer cruise ship

Two more cases of bed bugs have reportedly emerged on the Pacific Explorer cruise ship, both linked to the same cabin of a passenger who previously reported them, Annalise Butson. All three passengers were assigned the same cabin on separate cruises that left Auckland between August and October. One of the new passengers who came forward to report bed bugs on the cruise ship, told 1News she was conscious of health issues before her trip as she is booked in for surgery in a few weeks. “I […]

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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

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 on […]

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Masked Hunter is a relatively small insect, but the bite of a mature bug can be quite painful – Vernon News

Masked Hunter is a relatively small insect, but the bite of a mature bug can be quite painful - Vernon News

Odd-looking bug can bite Photo: Angel-Wendy Ladouceur Today’s Bug of the Week is a European import that can be found around the world. And this little critter packs a nasty bite. Angel-Wendy Ladouceur sent in a picture of the rather odd-looking insect with six legs which appears to be covered in dust. The crawly in question is a young Masked Hunter. According to Orkin Canada, nymphs of masked hunters are covered with a sticky substance that collects dust and debris which masks them and makes them difficult […]

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Franklin Towers residents concerned about growing bed bug infestation

Franklin Towers residents concerned about growing bed bug infestation

FBI AGENTS AND BOSTON POLICE SPENT MUCH OF THE DAY ON CAMPUS INVESTIGATING. AFTER LOSING POWER – SOME RESIDENTS IN FRANKLIN TOWERS ARE STILL LIVING WITH LIMITED ELECTRICITY… BUT THEY ALSO HAVE ANOTHER CONCERN – BED BUGS. RESIDENTS OF FRANKLIN TOWER REACHED OUT TO EIGHT INVESTIGATES – LOOKING FOR ANSWERS. NORAH HOGAN ASKED PORTLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY WHAT THEY’RE DOING TO SOLVE IT. <NORAH HOGAN> “BEDBUGS ARE HARD TO GET RID OF. THE EXTERMINATION PROCESS IS LENGTHY AND EXPENSIVE. SO, ONCE THEY SHOW UP IN AN APARTMENT BUILDING […]

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