Bedbugs plague hits British cities

The UK is facing an exponential increase in bedbug infestation as a result of this summer’s hot weather, which is exacerbating a major problem in densely populated cities, experts are warning.In higher temperatures, the reproductive cycle of the bugs – Cimex lectalurius – shortens from 18-21 days to eight or nine days, according to David Cain, of extermination company Bed Bugs Limited.The problem is compounded by social stigma which often results in a reluctance to seek help, a