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The Great Big Bedbug Outbreak: Real or hype?

Oct 17, 2023

This podcast explores the recent bed bug outbreak in Paris and its potential spread to London. Experts provide advice on identifying and dealing with bed bugs, while discussing the increase in sightings and insecticide resistance. There is a focus on the mental toll of dealing with infestations and whether the media's coverage is exaggerated.

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Paris is currently experiencing a bed bug outbreak, which has led to widespread concern and media attention.

Bed bugs have shown the ability to develop resistance to insecticides, leading to a resurgence in their populations in many developed countries.

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Main Point 1: Bed bug outbreak in Paris causing concern and media frenzy

Paris is currently experiencing a bed bug outbreak, which has led to widespread concern and media attention. Reports of sightings and infestations have been circulating on social media, leading to a sense of panic among the population. The French government has acknowledged the issue and plans to take measures to address the problem. While the extent of the infestation is not accurately known, there have been cases reported in schools, hospitals, and public transportation. The situation has also attracted international attention and has the potential to affect France's reputation.

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Introduction

2min

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The Great Big Bed Bug Outbreak: Real or Hype?

2min

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Bed Bug Infestation: Identifying the Pests

13min

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The Origins of a Bed Bug Outbreak and How to Handle It

2min

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Understanding the Characteristics and Rise of Bed Bugs

6min

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Bedbug Outbreaks and Media Hype

3min

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says that bedbugs on the Underground are a ‘real cause for concern’, after fears that an infestation in Paris could spread to the UK capital and beyond. But how bad is the problem in France really? And what should you do if you spot one of the little creatures?

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.

Guests:

Natalie Steed, producer, Folk on Foot podcast.
Charles Bremner, Paris Correspondent, The Times.
Professor James Logan, The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and CEO of Arctech Innovation.

Host: Luke Jones.

Clips: @americanfille/TikTok, Talk TV, ITV News, ITV’s Good Morning Britain, @iamholst/TikTok, @jawsolyn/TikTok, PoliticsJOE, Sky News, DW, France 24, @jimmysongcreative/TikTok, RMC, LCP-Assemblée nationale, NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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