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London pest control firms report being ‘inundated’ with calls about bedbugs

London David Cain Tony King TfL west London

Pest control firms in London have reported being “inundated” with calls about bedbugs and warned that the spread of the blood-sucking insects is “out of control”.

Tony King, owner of Pied Piper Pest Control, said they had been found in offices and cars, as well as homes.

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