Since the 1960s, the Bed Bug has been considered almost unimportant as a common pest in developed countries, with cases of Bed Bug infestation so rare that even many professionals had never seen one. Recently, Bed Bugs have made a significant global come-back, with outbreaks occurring in North America, Europe, Australia and elsewhere.
Bed Bug populations seem to be generally on the rise, and in some cities have reached epidemic proportions. Bed Bugs have been found infesting cruise ships, homes, hotels, student accommodation and even public transport, and the number of reported cases is increasing exponentially. It has reached the point where some city councils have been forced to draft legislation to help deal with the problem that is now affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
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