First paragraph of the article :

In October, many people in France became convinced their country was infested with bed bugs.
They saw the parasites everywhere, called exterminators in droves, and called for government action. But it appears that public panic far outstripped the bugs' actual prevalence.

While their population may have slightly increased over last year, there was no drastic spike in numbers.
The instance appears to be a textbook case of a media-fueled social panic, where a group of people reacts negatively and in an extreme or irrational manner to a situation.

I completely understand. They are relentless and frightening.

The are concerned because a little event is happening next year. I don't know if you have heard of it it's pretty obscure, the 2024 summer Olympics.

Diatomaceous earth kills the little bastards and it is non-hazardous to humans, as long as you don't snort the stuff.

Apparently for them is like walking on broken glass and they bleed do death, so to speak.

My sister had an infestation long ago and it was very effective. You can find the stuff online easily.