As concerns grow about a potential bedbug invasion in the UK, here's everything to know about the creepy critters.
Following a suspected sighting on the Tube, Londoners fear that they too will have to chuck out their mattresses and disinfect their homes.Bedbugs can be picked up in any public space but travelling during the holidays often leads to a spike in the number of critters as they often attach themselves to luggage.
When bed bugs feel threatened, they emit what is called alarm pheromones which have a faint smell of raspberries, cilantro, or almonds – and in severe bed bug cases, this smell might be mixed with the odour of dead bugs and shed cell casings which creates a rusty scent. How to get rid of bedbugsGetting rid of bedbugs can be an arduous process. It’s advised to contact the council or a pest control service but other steps can also be taken.
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