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Which city suffered a surge in blood-sucking guests ahead of international sporting events?

In 2023, Paris and other French cities experienced a notable increase in bedbug infestations, leading to widespread public and mental health concerns. The French government, recognizing the severity of the issue, hosted emergency meetings to devise strategies to manage the situation, especially in light of the ongoing Rugby World Cup and the upcoming 2024 Olympics. Bedbugs, notorious for their blood-sucking habits, can cause physical discomfort and psychological distress despite not being carriers of diseases. The resurgence of these pests observed not just in France but globally, has been attributed to factors like globalization and bedbug adaptation to resist chemical eradication methods used in the past.