Sports fans heading over to Paris to watch the Olympic Games this summer are being advised to be aware of the threat of bed bugs, following significant infections reported across the French capital last year. With thousands of athletes and spectators descending on the city and surrounding areas, experts are reminding travellers that suitcases are considered the number one entry point for bed bugs. Additional movement can act as a catalyst for bed bug infestation by creating more opportunities for the critters to spread as they can be easily carried through bedding, clothing and luggage.
Just in case your hotel is unfortunate enough to have some sneaky stowaways hiding in the bedrooms, guests are advised not to place suitcases on the bed or soft furnishings, but to keep them tucked away in the bathroom, bathtub or other smooth surfaces. Should you see any sign of bed bugs in your belongings when you return home, it's important to act fast to prevent an infestation in your home. READ MORE: Remove 'tough' toilet limescale using bathroom expert's 'surprising' 30p method Dr.
Jonathan Kirby, pest expert at NOPE! , has provided professional insight on how to identify bed bug infestations and tips on how to treat them if they’ve settled in your home. He said: "The common bed bug averages around 5mm long and 2mm wide. They have rounded bodies and smaller rounded heads with two antennae protruding from the top.
They are reddish-brown with vestigial wings that cannot function. "They t.