Jean Yves Meunier: Bed bugs: the resurgence of an age-old nuisance - In-class at the Endoume Marine Station or via distance learning

As part of the Endoume Wednesdays lectures for the general public, Jean Yves MeunierThe entomologist and IRD ecologist at IMBE will be giving a talk entitled "Bed bugs: the resurgence of an age-old nuisance". face-to-face at the Endoume Marine Station or online at direct.

Summary of the conference

Bed bugs have been making a remarkable comeback in Western society for some time now, despite the fact that they have long been known to cause major inconvenience. Although they do not transmit diseases directly, they are a nuisance and it is very difficult to get rid of them once the home is infected. A portrait of this species, Cimex lectularius, will be presented, including historical, physiological and ecological aspects, as well as practical methods for eliminating these insects in the event of contamination.