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Bedbugs in Paris and Marseille cause concern ahead of 2024 Olympics

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Bedbugs in Paris and Marseille cause concern ahead of 2024 Olympics

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 as […]

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How to deter pests at home

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How to deter pests at home

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 come […]

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7 telltale signs of bed bugs in your home

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A close up of bed bugs on a mattress

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 bite’ […]

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Why do some people think cilantro tastes like soap?

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Toddler with sprig of cilantro in her mouth.

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 the […]

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

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

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 spent […]

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

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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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Female police officer, 22, dies on holiday in Kavos after fall

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Female police officer, 22, dies on holiday in Kavos after fall

A 22-year-old female police officer from the UK has died on the Greek island of Corfu, authorities have confirmed. The unnamed officer, who was a serving member of Surrey Police, died while staying in Kavos. The 22-year-old was on holiday with friends when she was found with a head injury near a road by a member of the public in the early hours of Friday. A probe has been launched into the woman’s death, with police having ruled out any criminal involvement, reports The Mirror. According to […]

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Residents at Fall River apartment complex face cockroach infestation

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Residents at Fall River apartment complex face cockroach infestation

FALL RIVER — Some tenants at the Mitchell Heights Apartments, one of the Fall River Housing Authority’s low-income housing facilities on South Main Street, said they’ve had enough with what they claim is at least a yearlong cockroach infestation, and they want action to rid their domiciles of the icky pests.  The tenants we talked to asked not to be identified by name, saying they feared retaliation for speaking out, but they had their cockroach stories to tell.  One man, who said he’s lived in Mitchell Heights […]

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Warren mulls ordinance calling for stepped up hotel inspections – Macomb Daily

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Warren mulls ordinance calling for stepped up hotel inspections – Macomb Daily

Warren Mayor James Fouts has proposed an amendment to the city’s rental ordinance that would require regular inspections of hotels and motels. (MACOMB DAILY FILE PHOTO) Mayor James Fouts is proposing an amendment to Warren’s rental ordinance that calls for additional inspections of hotels and motels. “This ordinance will help put an end to drugs and human trafficking, bedbugs, cockroaches, transient residents, poor maintenance, and lack of security in the establishments,” Fouts said. “It would mean that out-of- town people visiting Warren could expect quality comfortable and […]

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How To Check If Your Hotel Room Has Bed Bugs

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How To Check If Your Hotel Room Has Bed Bugs

Bed bugs and the itchy, red bites they impose are definitely not souvenirs you want to bring home after vacation. But, unfortunately, these hardy, fast-multiplying critters can hitchhike into hotels—and not just the cheap, roadside lodges, but luxury hotels and resorts, too. If you stay in a room that’s got them, the bug can also catch a ride home with you in your suitcase, invading your space, and causing a costly and stubborn infestation. “Bed bugs are a primarily hitchhiking insect as opposed to a foraging one, […]

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