the “bedbug” insect that invaded Paris
The “bedbug” insect is still preoccupying the French after it invaded public and private places in the capital, Paris, as social media platforms circulated during the two days in all countries of the world clips documenting the spread of bedbugs in cinemas and means of transportation such as trains and homes, which forced their residents to get rid of furniture in a remarkable manner. To look outside their homes.
Regarding the “bedbug” insect, Professor of Public Health and Consultant in Family and Community Medicine, Professor Tawfiq Ahmed Khoja, says:
Bedbugs are small, wingless insects with a reddish-brown color, ranging in size from 4 to 7 mm. They suck human blood and cause severe itching that can escalate to skin irritation in some people. This insect, with a high ability to reproduce and spread, feeds only on blood. They must take “regular blood meals” to survive and to continue their growth, and human blood is not the only target of these insects. They also attack various types of animals, including poultry and other birds.
Bed bugs move from one place to another by moving across objects, such as clothing, luggage, furniture, boxes, and bedding.
He pointed out: Bedbugs may travel to homes through furniture, especially used ones. A female bedbug lays between 200-500 eggs during her life, which is considered a fast-spreading species. They are mostly active at night, and during the day bedbugs hide in areas inside and around the bed or furniture. On average, bed bugs live from six to 24 months, and usually feed every three to seven days, but they can survive for several months to a year without feeding.
“Khoja” added: The symptoms of bedbug bites are similar to the symptoms of insect bites and other skin rashes. The usual characteristics of bedbug bites are: the appearance of inflamed spots, often with a darker point in the middle, itchy, arranged in the form of a sharp line or grouping, appearing on the surface. Face, neck, arms and hands,
Some people do not show any allergic reaction to bedbug bites, while others experience an allergic reaction that may include severe itching, the appearance of blisters, or a rash. A doctor should be visited if the individual feels allergic reactions or severe skin reactions as a result of bedbug bites. Here is You must go to the doctor to receive specialized treatment.
Professor Hoxha concluded by saying
It may take many days to combat the spread of bedbugs in the home in the event of a heavy infestation, as the success of eliminating them depends on many factors, including their number and their hiding places. Controlling the insect is through cleaning using specialized detergents, and clothes, sheets, and bed covers must be washed. With hot water for 30 minutes, then put them in the dryer at a high temperature, and use special covers for beds, pillows and mattresses that prevent bedbugs from infiltrating them. Getting rid of furniture that is known to have a large infestation of bedbugs is also an essential step in eliminating them.
