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Bedbugs infestation in Bulawayo not severe

The Bulawayo City Council has dismissed widespread social media claims of a severe bedbug infestation in the city, saying investigations revealed only two isolated cases and no evidence of a citywide outbreak.This follows a series of onlin…

Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 13:24hrs | 686 | by Staff reporter

Bed bugs invade Bulawayo

The dreaded bed bug plague that haunted Harare earlier this year has now crept into Bulawayo, leaving residents of Mpopoma's Ward 9 in a state of panic, discomfort, and growing despair.The infestation, concentrated in Block 46 and the flat…

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 08:35hrs | 596 | by Staff reporter

Midlands quashes bed bug fears

A surge of anxiety has spread across Redcliff, Kwekwe and Gweru as social media posts raised fears of a bedbug outbreak, following a confirmed infestation in Mbare, Harare.But local authorities in the Midlands Province have moved swiftly t…

Published: 19 May 2025 at 09:25hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo dismiss fong kong claims on Nkulumane bed bugs infestation

The City of Bulawayo has strongly refuted claims circulating on social media alleging a bedbug infestation in the Nkulumane suburb and surrounding areas. In an official statement, city authorities described the viral messages as false and …

Published: 08 May 2025 at 20:03hrs | 1205 | by Staff reporter

Tsikidzi outbreak in Kwekwe clarified

Kwekwe Mayor Albert Zinhanga has addressed growing concerns over a reported outbreak of bed bugs (commonly known as tsikidzi) in the city, confirming that the issue is confined to specific areas within two suburbs.Speaking to the media, Ma…

Published: 07 May 2025 at 16:15hrs | 1115 | by Staff reporter

Mutare City refutes bedbug outbreak rumours

Mutare City Council has refuted widespread social media reports alleging a recent infestation of bedbugs (tsikidzi) in the high-density suburb of Sakubva, dismissing the claims as unfounded and misleading.The reports, which went viral on v…

Published: 03 May 2025 at 08:36hrs | 415 | by Staff reporter

Harare warns Mbare flat residents over bedbug fumigation resistance

The City of Harare has issued a stern warning to residents of Mbare flats who are reportedly refusing entry to municipal health workers deployed to fumigate their homes against a growing bedbug (tsikidzi) infestation.In a statement release…

Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 19:46hrs | 415 | by Staff reporter

City of Harare says bed bugs infestation confined to Mbare

The City of Harare (CoH) has responded to reports of bed bug infestations spreading to suburbs such as Mabvuku, Glen View, and Budiriro, confirming that investigations are underway but asserting that the problem is currently confined to Mb…

Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:15hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter

Second-hand clothes behind Harare bed bug terror

A growing bed bug infestation in Harare has triggered widespread concern among residents, with second-hand clothing identified as a possible cause of the outbreak. Health experts and civic leaders are now urging the City of Harare to take …

Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:21hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter

How to Avoid Bed Bugs in Hotels

Bed Bugs: NOT the best souvenir!I am afraid of thousands of things in the horrifying, strange world of ours. Bed bugs are among them. For this reason, I am particularly keen on keeping them out of my personal fortress of solitude.Alas, one…

Published: 20 Jan 2012 at 08:32hrs | 34 | by Simone Smith

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