Bed bugs article (Guardian UK)

[peregrino_tom]

Interesting piece about the world-wide increases and how this may be linked to our own behaviours.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/aug/19/bedbugs-heatwave-sparks-plage-pest-infestation
Within the article, the linked item in The Conversation is also thought-provoking.

 

[Former member 49149]

love it!


This year’s annual Global Bed Bug Summit in Denver, Colorado, heard that the eradication industry could be worth $1bn within five years. But, writing on the news and analysis website The Conversation, one academic, Heather Lynch of Glasgow Caledonian University, has suggested that bedbugs may have become so endemic that people need to learn to live alongside them.

Cain, who left a career in the City to launch Bed Bugs Limited, admitted that he “may have become slightly obsessed” with the pests. Had he ever had an infestation at home? “Yes. An ex refused to follow my advice about never sitting down on public transport. That’s one of the reasons why she became an ex.”

 

[Jeff Crawley]

It's all those pilgrims bringing hitch-hikers home with them!

 

[JennyH94]

love it!


This year’s annual Global Bed Bug Summit in Denver, Colorado, heard that the eradication industry could be worth $1bn within five years. But, writing on the news and analysis website The Conversation, one academic, Heather Lynch of Glasgow Caledonian University, has suggested that bedbugs may have become so endemic that people need to learn to live alongside them.

Cain, who left a career in the City to launch Bed Bugs Limited, admitted that he “may have become slightly obsessed” with the pests. Had he ever had an infestation at home? “Yes. An ex refused to follow my advice about never sitting down on public transport. That’s one of the reasons why she became an ex.”

Hi Kirkie - the ex had a lucky escape from Mr Cain, IMO!