KDCA, "Strengthening Monitoring of Bedbug Control Situation"

The quarantine authorities are strengthening situation monitoring for bedbug control.

On the afternoon of the 6th, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency held a 'Meeting on Bedbug Occurrence Status' at the Seoul Station Smart Work Center with quarantine experts and pest control company representatives.

Participants noted at the meeting that although bedbugs have had a low occurrence frequency so far and are not classified as vectors of infectious diseases, resulting in limited information and research, there is a recent global increasing trend in occurrences, and issues such as insecticide-resistant bedbugs require management.

Recent reports of bedbug occurrences are increasing, presumed to be imported mainly by incoming travelers, with more reports coming from public accommodations and sanitation facilities.

The effectiveness of the currently major insecticide, pyrethroid, is decreasing.

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency stated, "In foreign countries, insecticides that replace resistant insecticides are being used, and we are actively consulting with the Ministry of Environment regarding alternative insecticides," adding, "Ten related ministries, including the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, are operating the 'Government Joint Countermeasure Headquarters for Bedbugs' to make every effort to control and prevent the spread."

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency plans to monitor bedbug control requests through cooperation with pest control experts and companies and analyze the characteristics of bedbugs collected domestically.

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