{"id":86510,"date":"2023-10-10T16:45:57","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T16:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritytidings.com\/?p=86510"},"modified":"2023-10-10T16:45:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T16:45:57","slug":"explosion-of-bloodsucking-bed-bugs-is-fuelled-by-the-pests-becoming-immune-to-treatments-scientists-warn-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritytidings.com\/lifestyle\/explosion-of-bloodsucking-bed-bugs-is-fuelled-by-the-pests-becoming-immune-to-treatments-scientists-warn-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Explosion of bloodsucking bed bugs is fuelled by the pests becoming IMMUNE to treatments, scientists warn | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

BLOODSUCKING bed bugs are becoming resistant to insecticides, scientists warned today.<\/p>\n

An infestation of the critters has invaded public transport, cafes, hotels, cinemas and homes across France, and they appear to be heading to Britain. <\/p>\n

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Several of the creatures have been spotted on trains and buses in the UK, sparking fears they have spread from mainland Europe. <\/p>\n

One was seen on a window in Manchester, while another was seemingly caught on camera crawling up a passenger's leg on the Victoria Line in London. <\/p>\n

Luton Council in Bedfordshire also said it was receiving an "alarming" number of calls about the creepy crawlies.<\/p>\n

Experts blame international holidays and a resistance to pest control products for the rapid spread. <\/p>\n

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Robert Smith, emeritus\u00a0professor at the University of Huddersfield, said: "Bed bug infestations have become more common over many years in the UK and across the world. <\/p>\n

"This is probably because of the evolution of resistance to insecticides, and might also be affected by restrictions in availability and use of some insecticides."<\/p>\n

James Logan, professor of medical entomology and director of Arctech Innovation at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, added: "It's not surprising to hear reports [of bed bugs in Luton]; they are on the increase globally. <\/p>\n

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"It appears we are seeing year-on-year increases in call-outs of pest control companies to bed bug infestations.<\/p>\n

"They are becoming resistant to insecticides that we normally use to kill them. <\/p>\n

"We are also seeing increasing travel which helps them to spread.<\/p>\n

"It is very likely that we are going to hear about more infestations in the UK."<\/p>\n

Bed bugs feed on blood by biting people. They create wounds that can be itchy but do not usually cause other health problems.<\/p>\n

The insects often live on furniture or bedding and can spread by being on clothes or luggage.<\/p>\n

Sightings have been reported across France over the last week, with many cases in Paris. <\/p>\n

There have since been growing reports across England. <\/p>\n

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said the fresh threat of an outbreak in the capital was "a real source of concern".<\/p>\n

Thankfully there are things you can do to prevent bed bugs, and some simple steps to take if you've already got them. <\/p>\n

Prof Logan said: "Be wary when staying in hotels or other accommodation. <\/p>\n