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Why have bed bugs become so difficult to control? We can only blame ourselves

Why have bed bugs become so difficult to control? We can only blame ourselves

As panicked headlines around the world will testify, bed bugs have made a big comeback. While it’s fair to say the widely loathed pests never went away — they are easily transmitted from one person or household to another, and notoriously difficult to get rid of — experts say that over the past few decades bed bugs have become increasingly resistant to the insecticides generally used to kill them. The result has been a major resurgence of bed bug infestations around the world, made worse by economic […]

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Jealous Emmanuel Macron is desperate to get one over on London and make Paris the greatest Olympics in history… but he faces some VERY big hurdles before he can reach the finish line

Jealous Emmanuel Macron is desperate to get one over on London and make Paris the greatest Olympics in history... but he faces some VERY big hurdles before he can reach the finish line

Threats of strikes, road blockades, an infestation of bed bugs and even an invasion of rats could turn Emmanuel Macron’s £4billion dream of hosting the world’s greatest ever sporting event into an Olympic-sized nightmare. Fears were growing the Paris Olympics could be teetering on the brink of disaster amid a growing catalogue of concerns over the organisation of the Games. There has been mounting unease over how the French capital will cope with the ‘massive’ challenges of security, transport and getting venues ready on time. Meanwhile the […]

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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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Detroit, 3 other Michigan cities ranked among worst for bed bugs

Detroit, 3 other Michigan cities ranked among worst for bed bugs

Four Michigan cities were ranked among the worst cities for bed bugs in 2024. Orkin released its annual list of the bed-buggiest cities in the U.S., a list that includes 50 cities and metro areas. The bed bug cities list is based on treatment data from the metro areas where Orkin performed the most bed bug treatments from Dec. 1, 2022 – Nov. 30, 2023. The ranking includes both residential and commercial treatments. Chicago ranked as the worst bed bug city for the fourth year in a […]

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Unusual Odor Could Mean Bed Bugs in Your House

Unusual Odor Could Mean Bed Bugs in Your House

You might even be able to tell if you have an infestation due to the smell.  “One of the strongest signs of a bedbug infestation is an unusual odour with no other obvious cause,” says The Mirror. “This is often described as a musty, sweet smell.”  Dodson Pest Control explains: “Bed bugs can smell different to different people. Many people report smelling coriander, but another common description is the scent of spoiled raspberries. “Others report a strong acidic scent or that of almonds or marzipan. If you notice […]

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Bed bugs are all over Hamilton

Bed bugs are all over Hamilton

Bedbugs are all over Hamilton — but you’re likely never to know where they are hiding, unless one of them hitches a ride home with you and moves in. Despite receiving more than 1,500 complaints in the last seven years, the city says it has no obligation to reveal to the public where bedbugs are found — even in city-owned facilities. × Already a Subscriber? Sign in Earlier this year, Hamilton ranked No. 10 on Orkin Canada’s annual list of cities with the most bedbugs. The ranking […]

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Chinatown hotel refutes tourist’s bed bugs claim, says it was ‘most likely an ant’, Singapore News

Chinatown hotel refutes tourist's bed bugs claim, says it was 'most likely an ant', Singapore News

There is no bed bug infestation at ST Signature Chinatown, the hotel chain told AsiaOne on Tuesday (Dec 5). ST Signature said that their pest control team examined the video and concluded that the insect is “likely an ant”. “ST Signature adhere to strict standard operating procedures in identifying, reporting, and addressing bedbug issues, and we also conduct regular pest control services to prevent any potential issues,” they said. “Our housekeeping staff is trained to identify and report sightings of pest, especially bed bugs. “We had no […]

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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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7 telltale signs of bed bugs in your home

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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