Move over Mickey and Minnie Mouse — there’s new vermin in the house, claims a skin-crawling lawsuit accusing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts of two counts of negligence. David Besse is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 after he “was bitten numerous times by cimicidae (‘bed bugs’)” during his stay at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort on May … Read more
The Big Apple may be overrun with rats and roaches, but bed bugs are becoming less of an issue across the five boroughs, per a new report. Pest control company Orkin has released its 2025 list of Worst US Cities for Bed Bugs, with New York falling 13 spots since last year. In 2024, the … Read more
When it comes to city living, most people expect the hustle and bustle of traffic and busy sidewalks, but probably don’t think of pests. Orkin has released its latest bedbug report, spotlighting which cities have the biggest infestations. The list is based on both commercial and residential treatment data from metro areas between May 15, 2024, … Read more
Swarms of bugs have taken over an area of Tuscany, Italy, as officials work to combat the infestation ahead of the busy tourist season. Midges have overwhelmed the beachy enclave of Orbetello, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Midges are harmless small flies that resemble mosquitoes and often “dance together” in the air in huge swarms, … Read more
Crackling fires have long been a gathering place where idyllic chestnuts are roasted, stories shared and souls warmed, whether around a hearth or at a campsite. Some folks cut their own wood and let it season, but most buy their wood without much thought about where it came from. As it happens, where our firewood … Read more
An Australian woman has recounted her nightmare cruise ship experience after being attacked by bed bugs. Monica Robertson said she booked “Pacific Encounter” with P&O cruises because she thought it would be the perfect way to celebrate her mom’s 70th. But the moment they stepped into their room on the cruise liner, they knew something … Read more
Rats running amok inside a popular McDonald’s are an “almost daily” occurrence, according to disgruntled staff, who claim nothing is being done to curtail the problem. Employees reported the outlet in Hindley Street, Adelaide, to a union but when a representative went to investigate the problem they were turned away by management. Rats are not … Read more
A video has surfaced showing multiple mattresses piled up and littering a street in Paris, France, amid a current bedbug infestation. Aarya Bondge, an 18-year-old fashion student, was walking home from class when she noticed the collection of mattresses on the street. Bondge told SWNS that some looked to be new and some looked to … Read more
One of Australia’s most popular influencers has shared the “disgusting” experience she had while traveling through Europe. TikTok and OnlyFans star Anna Paul was staying at an AirBnb with her family in Amsterdam last week when she found tiny bugs in the bed. “When my mama lay down in bed last night, little bugs started … Read more
This was quite louse-y. An Australian hairdresser shocked social media users with a now-viral video showing a client’s massive lice infestation. Rachel Maroun posted the TikTok last month — which has since gained 5.2 million views — on her page, which she dedicates to treating other people’s infestations. In the video, the beautician claims that … Read more
It was a literal case of earworms. A Portuguese man was shocked and revulsed after discovering that his innocuous-seeming “earache” was caused by a family of maggots that had colonized his hearing canal. A case study detailing the puke-inducing infestation was published late last month in the New England Journal Of Medicine. According to the … Read more