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A local pest control firm say they have seen a surge in reports about bed bugs. Abbie Glover, Director of Pest Control Manchester, who work across Greater Manchester and East Lancashire, says they have seen a jump of between 30 and 40 percent in people contacting them about the bugs in the last month.
These include hotels and businesses enquiring about the procedures for dealing with them, as well as residents who fear they have got into their homes.
It comes amid national fears a widespread bed bug invasion could be looming. Data released by Rentokil last month said there had been a 65 percent increase in infestations from 2022 to 2023. There has been an outbreak in Paris in recent weeks whilst there have also been unconfirmed sightings on the London Underground.
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Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said it had not been made aware of any issues but that upholstery on trams and buses in the region were being deep cleaned with 'specialist tools' and that specialist contractors had been lined up in the event of any suspected outbreaks. We've definitely had an upsurge in people thinking they've got them," Abbie said. "We are doing a lot more inspections. "
Abbie said her company initially runs people with concerns through a questionnaire. She said sometimes people who have been bitten by mosquitos or other bugs or ticks can assume they have bed bugs.
If they are unsure the firm sends staff to carry out inspections and she said around 70 percent of those who booked appointments with their specialists
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