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Science & Vie reports that bed bugs surge in autumn and that simple precautions can keep them away: inspecting mattresses and luggage seams, washing bedding at high temperature, vacuuming regularly, and reducing hiding places. As nights cool and people travel, the insects seek warmth indoors, prompting renewed advice on prevention. The topic is generating search interest in France as households look for practical ways to detect infestations early and avoid costly extermination.
- 2'Bug snugs' promoted as tidy autumn garden fix for wildlife●How to make a 'bug snug' — the solution for a tidier autumn garden and helping insects, birds and hedgehogs over winter
Gardeners are being urged to build a 'bug snug' this autumn — a small pile of leaves, twigs and logs left in a quiet corner of the garden. The idea is that clearing summer growth becomes easier because the debris is gathered into one spot, while insects, birds and hedgehogs get shelter to survive the winter. It is presented as a low-effort way to tidy up while supporting garden wildlife through the cold months.