Paris is grappling with a bed bug infestation - but the problem is likely just as bad in London, an expert says. 'They're already on buses, trains, tubes, cinemas, doctor's surgeries, public spaces, hospitals,' microbiologist and founder of Bed Bugs Ltd David Cain told Sky News. The difference is that Parisians are talking about the problem, while Brits are 'trying to keep the whole thing quiet', he said.
Mr Cain also advised installing a beg bug monitor on your mattress which will show if any bed bugs have crossed its path. Mr Cain said: 'If you don't get into that disciplined practice of checking once a month, there will come a day when you tip your mattress up and there's going to be maybe 5,000 or 6,000 bed bugs looking back at you. 'Once they've been in your property for more than about 60 days, the population is doubling every 14 days.