France is grappling with a bed bug problem, with the government warned it must tackle the pests ahead of the Olympics in Paris, reports Sky News.
The French capital has been particularly affected by the infestation, according to reports, which has become a greater problem in the country over the past few years.
Bed bugs have been spotted in homes, cinemas, hospitals and trains - with the issue now compelling the country's transport minister to protect passengers.
"I will bring together transport operators next week to provide information on the actions undertaken and act in the interests of passengers," Clément Beaune posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"To protect and to reassure."
His post came a day after Emmanuel Grégoire, first deputy mayor of Paris, wrote a letter on behalf of City Hall calling on prime minister Élisabeth Borne to act on the "scourge".