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Bed bugs return to French homes as autumn arrives
Original: punaise diabolique
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.
Why now: Seasonal bed bug activity in autumn is prompting French households to search for prevention advice.
Evidence
- Les punaises de lit arrivent en automne, mais on peut les éloigner grâce à quelques gestes simples · Science et vie
- Pourquoi ces insectes vont-ils entrer dans les maisons en octobre et pourquoi il ne faut surtout pas les écraser · L'Avenir
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