Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:42pm on 01 Nov 2023,Wednesday International
London pest controllers report being inundated with bed bug calls, saying the blood-sucking insects' spread is "out of control" in offices, cars, and homes, with a "bed bug epidemic in West London." London's Ealing Central Library closed Monday afternoon after bed bugs were spotted in the furniture, expecting to reopen Thursday once pest control treatment is complete. The council said technical advice indicated it was safe to reopen after controlling the infestation and applying chemicals. Transport for London is closely monitoring and taking precautions on its network. The closure comes after widespread bed bug outbreaks in Paris in September, highlighting growing infestations.
