{"id":12046,"date":"2025-02-03T17:40:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T16:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/?p=12046"},"modified":"2025-03-20T18:08:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T17:08:43","slug":"bed-bugs-on-aeroplanes-what-should-i-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/en\/our-advice\/bed-bugs-on-aeroplanes-what-should-i-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Bed bugs on aeroplanes: what should you do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After trains, bed bugs are now appearing on board aeroplanes! Turkish Airlines passengers recently reported the presence of these harmful insects on long-haul flights. So, is there a real hygiene problem in air transport? With the explosion of air tourism, the concern is legitimate. What can you do as a traveller? Here are some good practices to avoid bringing these pests back home with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reported infestations on Turkish Airlines flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018<em>I was forced to undress at the airport and change my clothes because I have children &#8211; what if I brought bed bugs home?&#8221;<\/em> An American passenger told the New York Times this story during a Johannesburg-Istanbul flight (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/01\/01\/travel\/bedbugs-turkish-airlines-flights.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TurkishAirlines?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TurkishAirlines<\/a> bedbugs on our inbound flight to IST is every travelers nightmare!!! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cO03qBT73h\">pic.twitter.com\/cO03qBT73h<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Patience Titcombe (@lasgidicafephx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lasgidicafephx\/status\/1769615793459773802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 18, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024, several cases of bed bug infestation were reported on Turkish Airlines flights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>March 2024: <\/strong>a passenger on the Johannesburg-Istanbul flight photographs a bed bug on her seat, but the cabin crew do not react.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 2024:<\/strong> on an Istanbul-San Francisco flight, passengers notice that bedbugs are falling from the ceiling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>November 2024: <\/strong>a traveller on a Washington-Istanbul flight discovers bedbugs on her blanket and pillow. Result: 13 bites on her body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#00927b;border-style:solid;border-width:2px;border-radius:20px;background-color:#00927b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b4da345327ae188b9ba1991253475308 is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5dafc681 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2f9443160a250811a94c8be89e5a6309\">Turkish Airlines is not the only target of travellers in recent months. All airlines are affected and numerous cases have already been reported at Air France, SWISS, Lufthansa, British Airways, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These alarming reports raise the question of aircraft maintenance and disinfection. Air traffic is a sector particularly subject to time constraints. Everything is timed to ensure maximum aircraft rotation. Unfortunately, the time and resources allocated to the diagnosis and treatment of bed bug infestations are currently insufficient. Also, the use of specific bed bug products is complicated in the time allotted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should airlines do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cases of infestation show that <strong>strict disinfection protocols must be put in place<\/strong>. A poorly maintained aircraft can quickly become a real nest for bed bugs, jeopardising the peace of mind of passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatments against crawling and flying insects are regularly carried out<\/strong>, however they are not always effective, as they are difficult to apply in the hiding places of the aircraft. Other treatments are therefore carried out as soon as reports are made. Everyone has a duty to be vigilant, including passengers, cabin crew, flight deck crew and cargo staff. <strong>Turkish Airlines claims to have stepped up its cleaning<\/strong> measures, but passengers remain vigilant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we find bed bugs in aeroplanes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mobile-img-first is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The explosion of global tourism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The presence of bed bugs on aeroplanes is primarily linked to the explosion of global tourism, which has increased considerably over the past 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#00927b;border-style:solid;border-width:2px;border-radius:20px;background-color:#00927b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69f9819364d44be5dbdf5709b89db7db is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5dafc681 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5c407c3374e86f664cc2214cc58d4d78\"><strong><strong>There are now more than 1.3 billion tourists per year.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Every day, hundreds of people use the same aeroplane, coming from all over the world with their luggage. An aeroplane can thus be contaminated by a single traveller and bed bugs can then move from one seat to another, or even from one flight to another with connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bed bugs don&#8217;t fly or jump, but they do travel very well&#8230; Here&#8217;s how these pests can end up on a plane.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/evolution-tourisme-mondial-1024x595.png\" alt=\"graphique \u00e9volution du tourisme mondial\" class=\"wp-image-11844\" style=\"border-radius:10px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/evolution-tourisme-mondial-1024x595.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/evolution-tourisme-mondial-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/evolution-tourisme-mondial-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/evolution-tourisme-mondial-600x349.png 600w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/evolution-tourisme-mondial.png 1162w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/01\/01\/travel\/bedbugs-turkish-airlines-flights.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mobile-img-first is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/valises.jpg\" alt=\"valises empil\u00e9es\" class=\"wp-image-11850\" style=\"border-radius:10px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/valises.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/valises-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/valises-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/valises-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/valises-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luggage: the main vector of transmission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bed bugs easily hide in the seams of suitcases, backpacks and personal belongings. When a passenger unintentionally transports these insects after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/en\/our-advice\/bed-bugs-in-a-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stay in a hotel<\/a> or an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/en\/our-advice\/bed-bugs-in-airbnb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airbnb infested<\/a>, they can spread in the hold or cabin.<br><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mobile-img-first is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seats and fabrics in the cabin: ideal hiding places<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aircraft are equipped with fabric-covered seats, carpets and curtains, all of which are nooks and crannies that bedbugs love. They settle in the folds of the seats, the armrests or the gaps, especially on long flights where they can be attracted by the body heat of the passengers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"248\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Punaise-de-lit-avion.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11765\" style=\"border-radius:10px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mobile-img-first is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1038\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/avion-en-vol.jpg\" alt=\"avion vu de face\" class=\"wp-image-11863\" style=\"border-radius:10px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/avion-en-vol.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/avion-en-vol-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/avion-en-vol-1024x554.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/avion-en-vol-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/avion-en-vol-1536x830.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/avion-en-vol-600x324.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long-haul flights, higher-risk journeys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flights lasting several hours create a stable environment that allows bed bugs to remain active. They can thus discreetly bite passengers, especially those who are sleeping, and travel with them to a new country.<br><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mobile-img-first is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The holds and luggage compartments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In aeroplane holds, suitcases are stacked on top of each other. If an infested piece of luggage comes into contact with others, the bed bugs can easily move and colonise new luggage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/transport-bagages-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"transport de bagages dans un a\u00e9roport\" class=\"wp-image-11856\" style=\"border-radius:10px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/transport-bagages-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/transport-bagages-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/transport-bagages-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/transport-bagages-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/transport-bagages-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/transport-bagages.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the risks for travellers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, it should be noted that bed bugs do not transmit diseases. However, they are feared for many reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uncomfortable bites and allergic reactions<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/piqures-cou.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/piqures-cou.jpeg 799w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/piqures-cou-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/piqures-cou-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/piqures-cou-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Bed bugs feed on human blood, they bite the skin, leaving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/en\/our-advice\/bedbug-bites-recognising-and-treating-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">red and itchy rashes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some people, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/en\/our-advice\/bed-bugs-allergy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these bites can cause an allergic<\/a> reaction with severe swelling, generalised redness, or even hives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risk of bringing bugs home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#00927b;border-style:solid;border-width:2px;border-radius:20px;background-color:#00927b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-879ae841b021e1bce63375cbfa615530 is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5dafc681 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5632a56ff6f3b0d85a99b515909210ab\"><strong><strong><strong>Your suitcases, clothes and personal belongings may be contaminated, all without you realising.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once back at home, these pests can indeed settle in your bedding, sofa or carpets and spread rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A domestic infestation then requires costly and restrictive treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discomfort during the trip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the bites, the presence of bed bugs on board your plane causes a certain <strong>stress and a fear of bringing them back to your home<\/strong>. It is difficult to travel peacefully under these conditions, especially for long-haul journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can you protect yourself from bed bugs on the plane?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Inspect your seat<\/strong>: check the seams and the backrest before sitting down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Keep your luggage closed<\/strong>: use bed bug repellents such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/en\/produits\/bed-bug-clothing-shield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">textile spray<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/en\/produits\/travel-plaque-repellent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">repellent tablet<\/a> to avoid contamination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Report any problems<\/strong>: alert the crew immediately if you spot a bed bug so that a specific treatment can be applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#00927b;border-style:solid;border-width:2px;border-radius:20px;background-color:#00927b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39d2dc91884960e8b88b81dbc48dae92 is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5dafc681 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-76af89bbaaba4dcd9f0b28e07c41483d\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Good to know: feel free to take photos as proof. You can then request a refund from the airline or your insurance company.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u27a1\ufe0f Read also:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/en\/our-advice\/how-can-i-avoid-bedbugs-when-i-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> How can I protect myself from bed bugs when travelling?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I do if I bring bed bugs back home with me?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Prevenir_EN-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Prevention punaise de lit\" class=\"wp-image-11458\" style=\"width:800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prevention punaise de lit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Have you travelled on a plane contaminated with bed bugs? Here&#8217;s what to do when you get home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Do not unpack your luggage inside<\/strong>: Place it on a hard floor (tiles, garage) or outside, away from your bedding and furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Wash your clothes immediately<\/strong> at <strong>at least 60\u00b0C<\/strong>, including any unworn items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Treat your suitcase<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vacuum<\/strong>: Vacuum the inside and outside of your suitcase, then place it in a sealed plastic bag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freezing<\/strong>: Place your suitcase and belongings in a freezer at -18\u00b0C for 48 hours if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steam cleaner<\/strong>: Run a high temperature (120\u00b0C) steam cleaner over the surface of your suitcase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u27a1\ufe0f To find out more:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/en\/our-advice\/bed-bugs-a-step-by-step-protocol-for-action\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> The complete protocol against bed bugs.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the aeroplane kill bed bugs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Bed bugs survive the pressure and dry humidity of the cabin. They can therefore remain hidden in the cabin in seats, luggage or textiles, and move from one passenger to another, from one piece of luggage to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can bed bugs survive in the holds?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. The holds of aeroplanes are not cold enough to kill them. The temperatures in the holds fluctuate between 2 and 25 degrees, but bed bugs die in freezing temperatures when exposed to them for several days. They can therefore hide in suitcases in the hold and move easily from one piece of luggage to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bed bugs on the plane: can I get a refund on my ticket?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very rare. Airlines do not generally provide for a refund for this type of problem. However, you can report the incident and request a goodwill gesture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Protect yourself against bed bugs with Sereni-d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are concerned about being exposed to bed bugs while travelling, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sereni-d<\/a>, a Swiss <strong>laboratory specialising in the control of bed bugs<\/strong>, offers <strong>natural and effective anti-bed bug solutions<\/strong> for individuals and professionals. Sereni-d treatments are available in pharmacies and have satisfied more than 200,000 customers to date. Genuine preventive solutions and treatments exist to guarantee maximum protection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After trains, bed bugs are now appearing on board aeroplanes! Turkish Airlines passengers recently reported the presence of these harmful insects on long-haul flights. 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