In a new discovery, the archaeologists have now claimed that the bedbugs were brought to the United Kingdom by the Romans. Fresh evidence, which proved that the bedbugs were brought by the Romans, was unearthed by the archaeologists working at Vindolanda, which is a Roman garrison site located in the south of Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, reported The Guardian.

Archaeological team's 'rare' discovery blames Romans for bedbugs in UK

Weeks after Paris' bedbug hysteria, stinging caterpillars are now making their way into the French capital. Experts claim that pine processionary caterpillars, so named because of their single-file flight pattern, have arrived three months earlier than the timing due to the exceptionally mild temperatures.

Weeks after Paris' bedbug hysteria, stinging caterpillars now invade French capital

There has been a sudden surge in bedbug-related consultations this year in some of the major metropolitan areas of Japan like Tokyo and Osaka, as per the pest control associations in the two prefectures, as experts warned that infestations have been spreading across the country.

Bedbug-related consultations spike in Tokyo, Osaka amid increasing infestations

The French police have arrested two conmen for duping elderly people by selling bedbug pest control services to them at exorbitant prices, even when most did not need to avail the service.

France: Two conmen arrested for bedbug scam that tricked elderly

Bedbug infestation fears in Hong Kong spark panic buying of insecticides and leap in pest control bookings. Experts say infestations of the insects, as common as mosquitoes, could be avoided with good hygiene and simple precautions.

Gravitas:  What's 'bugging' Hong Kong this winter

The lawmakers in Hong Kong have appealed to the authorities to take steps to prevent bedbugs from spreading in the city after a photo was widely circulated online in which bedbugs were seen on an Airport Express train, reported South China Morning Post.

Hong Kong comes under attack of bedbugs, lawmakers call for precautions

Local governments in South Korea are scrambling to contain an outbreak of bedbugs in the country. The Busan Metropolitan Government announced Friday (Nov 3) that it was posting instructions for bedbug prevention on its website.

South Korea grappling with outbreak of bedbugs, here’s why local govts are worried

Pest control experts in the UK are unleashing sniffer dogs in homes, hotels and businesses to combat the menace of bed bugs. Several hotels and businesses have been battling an explosion of infestation ever since the decline of COVID-19 boosted tourism.

Sniffer dogs being unleashed to tackle bedbug explosion across UK hotels

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Paris is changing from the city of love to the city of bugs. While the bed bug crisis heats up, the government has announced emergency meetings this week. Will Paris be able to host the 2024 Olympic Games? Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: France calls for emergency meetings due to alarming bed bug crisis

The French government has called for emergency meetings to address the growing bedbug crisis, which is now considered a significant public health issue. Previously a subject of ridicule, bedbugs have become a contentious political matter, with reports of infestations in trains, the Paris metro, and movie theatres.

France to hold emergency meetings amid major bedbug infestation

The government of France took the vow to take action to “reassure and protect” the public after a “widespread” rise in bedbugs was reported in Paris. In recent videos shared by residents of Paris, bedbugs are seen infesting movie theatres, public transportation, and other areas which have led to increasing demands for government action.

France battles widespread rise of bedbugs, vows to ‘reassure, protect’ public ahead of Olympics 2024

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