Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown parasitic insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals
They are called bed bugs because they are often found in and around beds and bedrooms, attracted to the warmth and carbon dioxide produced by sleeping hosts
They are nocturnal, feeding on the blood of hosts while they sleep, causing itchy, red welts on the skin
Due to their excellent hiding abilities, they can be found in furniture, cracks, crevices, and electrical outlets
The earliest record of bed bugs dates back 3,550 years in Egypt
After a decline due to the use of DDT in the mid-20th century, bed bugs are making a comeback
Exposure to pesticides has led to bed bugs developing tougher exoskeletons, preventing chemicals from penetrating their bodies
Australia saw a 4,500% spike in bed bug incidents between 1999 and 2006
In 2023, Paris experienced a bed bug wave, followed by South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore
Many countries including South Korean government have launched a campaign against them