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France Sees 50% Spike in Bedbug Infestations This June as Annual Cases Fall

High demand for bedbug inspections supported by strict hotel prevention measures has kept overall cases down

Les chiffres globaux observés sur le premier semestre de l’année 2025 reflètent une baisse de l’ordre de 26 % par rapport aux six premiers mois de 2024.
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Overview

  • Bedbug infestations jumped 50% in June 2025 from June 2024 amid peak summer travel and heat.
  • First‐half confirmed cases dropped 26% year‐on‐year through early detection and targeted interventions.
  • Demand for diagnostic and control services rose 68% in the first half of 2025 as public awareness increased.
  • Enhanced prevention protocols in hotels led to a 70.5% reduction in detected cases compared to 2024.
  • Private homes saw a surge in detections, highlighting gaps in proactive prevention outside the hospitality sector.