As Paris Fashion week comes to an end, experts are warning American celebrities not to bring back bed bugs as their souvenirs.
The French government launched a concerted effort to fight off the creepy crawlies after videos spread online showing the insects invading the nation’s capitol.
‘Bed bugs are highly capable hitchhikers, so the possibility of them catching a ride to the States from infested Paris remains high,’ Dr. Jim Fredericks senior public affairs VP at the National Pest Management Association told TMZ.
Dr. Fredericks said, ‘Any celebs who attended fashion shows or bunked up at bougie Paris hotels need to do a hardcore inspection of their luggage and bedding alike — and that includes those who stayed at the ritziest of hotels.’
Dozens of American celebs took the runway at Paris fashion week including A-listers like Paris Hilton, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner and many more in attendance.
The French government launched a concerted effort to fight off the bed bugs after videos spread online showing the insects invading the nation’s capitol .
Footage shared online showed the insects crawling over seats on the Paris metro, on high-speed trains and at Paris’s Charles-de-Gaulle Airport.
Paris Hilton wore a leggy structured black mini dress on the runway for Mugler.
Kendall Jenner closed the Schiaparelli Spring/Summer 2024 then hit the town for a night out in Paris.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s past and present lovers were at the Chanel show. Gigi Hadid, 28, and Vittoria Ceretti, 25 walked on the runway while Camila Morrone, 26 watched from the star-studded front row.
Other celebs like Ashley Graham, Laverne Cox and Nicky Roths𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 attended fashion shows throughout the week.
Dr. Fredericks said anyone visiting Paris should a do a thorough wash of all their clothes, and dry them on a high heat setting.
Richard Barrie, founder of The Bed Bugs Experts shared there a steps you can take to get rid of the critters.
‘Treat your bed with steam and place interceptors on the feet to stop them getting to you,’ Barrie said.
Hundreds of American celebrities are headed back to the states after leaving bed bug invested Paris for Fashion Week
Users shared pictures and videos online of their experiences with the infestation. One in ten of the country’s households have now infected
French hotels and Airbnb’s are suffering from an alarming surge in bed bugs with one in ten of the country’s households now infected.
A survey found that 11 per cent of French households have been struggling to deal with outbreaks of blood-sucking insects between 2017 and 2022.
Paris city hall urged President Emmanuel Macron’s government to help with the infestation, including by creating a dedicated task force.
Signs of bed bugs include bites on your skin, tiny black spots on your mattress, blood spots on your sheets and an unpleasant, musty smell.
Experts say bed bugs do not pose a risk of spreading disease, but can be a major nuisance
