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Viral Video Shows Bedbug on Mexico City Metro Line 9, Renewing Calls for Pest Control

Experts say sustained fumigation and inspections are needed to prevent infestations.

Overview

  • A user identified as @jackoleal5 posted a short clip on X showing a bedbug on a green seat inside a Line 9 train.
  • The video has surpassed 400,000 views and triggered rider demands for deeper cleaning and fumigation across trains and stations.
  • The Metro authority has not issued a specific response to this sighting, despite public complaints circulating online.
  • STC director Adrián Rubalcava previously announced a deep cleaning of Line 9 on October 17 with photos of work underway.
  • Specialists urge certified fumigation, periodic technical inspections, thorough cleaning beyond routine mopping, and public guidance to reduce the risk of riders carrying bedbugs home.