French authorities mobilize to combat bedbug infestation ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

Videos circulating social media show bedbugs on public transport and in locations like cinemas and airports in Paris.
The transport minister plans to work with operators to address the issue, while the deputy mayor calls it a public health problem requiring urgent action.
Infestations have impacted over 10% of French households from 2017-2022, prompting concerns before the Olympics.
The global increase in bedbugs is linked to travel, short-term housing, and insecticide resistance.
While not dangerous, bedbugs can cause discomfort from their bites, and elimination can be costly.