Zdenek Lukas, recently relocated to Vietnam, shares anecdotes about encounters with insects including bed bugs in Paris & London, mosquito hunting at night, a home invasion by fleas, and the terrors of cockroaches. They also discuss insect idioms and the stigma of eating insects.
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Quick takeaways
The prevalence of bed bugs in Paris raises concerns about health and safety for the upcoming Olympics.
Dealing with mosquitoes in Vietnam is challenging due to their speed and elusiveness.
Using an electric tennis racket to eliminate mosquitoes is a satisfying and effective method.
Cockroaches in Southeast Asia are viewed differently from bed bugs and fleas due to their non-threatening behavior and resilience.
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Paris infested with bed bugs
Paris has reportedly been infested with bed bugs, causing concern among residents and raising questions about health and safety for the upcoming Olympic Games.
Zdenik's experience with bed bugs
Zdenik shares his personal experience with bed bugs when he lived in London. He discovered red spots on his body, found the bugs in his bed, and even had one crawl into his ear. After a failed attempt by a doctor to remove the bug from his ear, Zdenik had to go to a specialized department where they successfully extracted it.
Mosquitoes in Vietnam
Zdenik discusses the different types of mosquitoes in Vietnam that are faster and more cunning compared to European mosquitoes. They are difficult to catch and tend to disappear quickly, making them a challenge to deal with.
The satisfaction of killing mosquitoes
Luke shares his method of dealing with mosquitoes using an electric tennis racket designed to zap and eliminate the insects. He finds it a satisfying way to get rid of mosquitoes and recommends it to others.
Mosquitoes and Electric Zapping
The speaker discusses his dislike and annoyance with mosquitoes, sharing his preference for electrically zapping them. He believes it is a humane way to eliminate them and prevent their suffering. He considers the possibility that mosquitoes perceive time differently, which leads to a humorous speculation about how they experience being zapped.
Fleas and Their Presence in the Czech Republic
The speaker recounts his experience with fleas in his apartment in the Czech Republic. Initially, he didn't notice them until their encounters became frequent, indicating a problem. He describes their presence, the challenges of getting rid of them, and his relief upon leaving for Italy, hoping they would be gone upon his return.
Encountering Cockroaches in Southeast Asia
The speaker discusses his initial fear and encounters with cockroaches in Southeast Asia. He acknowledges their intelligence, sociability, and resilience. He reveals his current tolerance towards cockroaches due to their non-threatening behavior and contrasts their presence to bed bugs and fleas.
Bed bugs in Paris & London, Mosquito hunting in the middle of the night, a home invasion by fleas and the terrors of cockroaches - listen to some anecdotes about encounters with insects with Zdenek who has recently relocated to Vietnam. Watch out for various insect idioms which appear during the conversation.