Alarm in Greece: Bedbugs are infesting the country!

The threat of bedbugs, which increases especially in the summer months, is increasing in Greece. Authorities stated that they were on high alert due to bedbugs and that the insects were seen in hotels, camps and apartments.

Yorgos Lambru, President of the Hellenic Association of Bedbug Extermination Companies (SEAME), told the Greek Radio and Television Corporation ERT that the country is on "high alert" due to bedbugs, which are frequently seen especially in touristic areas.

Noting that bedbugs can easily spread through luggage and public transportation, Lambru said that the bugs are seen in hotels, camps and apartments. Lambru pointed out that the threat of bedbugs, which increases especially in the summer months, is increasing and warned that caution should be exercised in the use of pesticides in order to prevent negative effects on public health.

In France, which will host the 2024 Paris Olympics, concerns about the "bedbug infestation", which is encountered almost everywhere, have increased, and the insect has also been seen in schools.

WHAT IS BEDBUG? WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS ON HUMAN HEALTH? Bedbugs are a type of insect found in the human environment and are common in homes. Here is some basic information you need to know about bedbugs... Name: The woodworm (Latin: Cimex lectularius) is a parasitic insect that sucks the blood of humans and other mammals. Physical characteristics: The adult bedbug is about the size of an apple seed. The color is usually brown or dark brown. They tend to hide in beds, armchairs, curtains and other furniture.

Nutrition: The bedbug is a blood-sucking insect. They suck the blood of humans and other mammals. While people sleep during the night, they hide in beds, armchairs and other places and suck the blood of their hosts. Harm to Human Health: Bedbug bites can often be itchy and uncomfortable. Some people may have allergic reactions to these bites, which can lead to skin swelling or infection. However, bedbug bites usually do not pose a serious threat to health.

Bedbug infestations Bedbugs can be found undesirably in homes or hotels and this is referred to as a bedbug infestation. These infestations can be triggered by bedbugs in bedrooms, duvets, pillows and furniture. Infestations are difficult to control and may need professional extermination services. The best way to protect yourself from bedbugs is to be careful in hotel rooms and accommodations when traveling, to carefully check used furniture, and to avoid bringing bedbugs into your home.