ABNB - South Koreans Grapple With Bed Bug Infestations After France UK Overwhelmed: 'I'd rather have...Covid' | Benzinga
South Korea is facing a rapid increase in bedbug infestations, which has triggered swift action from the government to control the situation.
What Happened: Several areas in South Korea, such as university dormitories, public bathhouses, and train stations, are currently dealing with significant growth in bedbug population. From the end of October, the country has reported about thirty suspected or confirmed infestations, prompting a month-long government extermination effort, reported CNN
The country has been largely free of bedbugs since 2014, with only nine reported instances to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention (KDCA). This sudden resurgence follows similar incidents in France, the United Kingdom, and a rise in cases in the United States.
There is a growing public concern and confusion, with pest control firms inundated with service requests and online platforms creating dedicated sections for pest management tips. The stigma associated with bedbug bites is ...