BRITISH holidaymakers who are heading to Spain were warned about the dangers of going. “plague”These bugs feed on human blood.
After the bites of blood-sucking bedbugs were discovered in popular tourist destinations, authorities issued a warning.
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The National Association of Environmental Health Companies (ANECPLA) issued the warning after the bugs were found in Majorca, Alicante and the Canary Islands, Express.co.uk reports.
The general director of ANECPLA, Jorge Galván, said: “We are concerned about the impact of the reactivation of tourism on a plague closely associated with the hotel sector and tourist homes: the bed bug.
“This parasitic insect is between five and six millimetres long and nests in sheets, beds, furniture, or armchairs. It eats mostly human blood.”
“Its bite causes discomfort, including various allergic reactions, insomnia, or stress.
“Due to their tiny size, they often stow away between clothes or suitcases, causing new infestations in homes, hotels or apartments.”
A pest controller advised travellers that they should always inspect for bed bugs in their hotel rooms.
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