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On seats in cinemas and on seats in the subway and train. latest bedbug epidemic in Paris spread beyond mattresses where it is usually installed. Stunned by the
On seats in cinemas and on seats in the subway and train.
latest bedbug epidemic in Paris spread beyond mattresses where it is usually installed. Stunned by the situation, the capital’s city council turned to the French state for help.
These tiny parasites, the size of an apple seed, have created a real “psychosis” among the residents of the main French city.
Although there is still no updated data on the extent of this plague, stories from neighbors, disinfection companies and users of cinemas and public transport are causing concern. alert the authorities.
Paris is particularly concerned about the prevalence of bed bugs. less than a year after receiving the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the summer of 2024.
“Bed bugs are a public health problem and should be declared as such. The state urgently needs to bring together the actors involved to implement an action plan commensurate with this disaster,” he said. EFE Deputy Mayor of Paris Emmanuel Grégoire.
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Grégoire, a lieutenant of socialist councilor Anne Hidalgo, sent a letter to French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne asking for a “national congress” on the plague and demanding that the regional health agency take over control. “financial costs” for disinfectionbut also “psychological”.
“We are concerned because it is an invasive species. If we don’t solve the problem at the root, we could be overburdened,” warned No. 2 Hidalgo, who suggested that home insurance—compulsory in France—also include a risk of bed bugs.
As the left-leaning Paris City Council awaits a response from the liberal French government with which it has a tense relationship, Transport Minister Clément Beaune has announced that he will meet with Parisian train and metro operators next week. .
“We must act in favor of a better user experience to protect and reassure,” Bohn told the networks.
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Accustomed to various types of animals, such as rodents, Paris is an excellent market for disinfection companies. In case of bedbugs, they can charge up to 250 euros for a small apartment.
According to the latest official count, dated June 2023, 11% of French households were affected Bed bugs.
“Cleaning alone does not prevent the first infestation, but it is true that good hygiene and rapid detection prevent serious infections,” says France’s Health Ministry, which this week updated guidance on how to deal with a bed bug infestation.
These insects, feeding on human blood especially at night, were destroyed in the mid-20th centuryuntil they returned to the country in the late 90s.
In terms of public health, the reasons for their return are not fully known, although increased travel and insecticide resistance are two of the hypotheses used. (EFE/Antonio Torres)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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