A 'new tropical bug' has been reported to be identified in hotels and other tourist accommodation in Spain.
According to the Irish Mirror, Irish tourists heading to the country in the next while are being warned of this bug as bites from the insect can cause discomfort and even various allergic reactions, insomnia or stress.
The insect is reported to be from the bed bug family and is between 5 and 6mm in size. The parasitic insect feeds on human blood according to The National Association of Environmental Health Companies(ANECPLA).
Jorge Galvan, director general of ANECPLA, said: "Due to their tiny size, it is common for them to stow away among clothes or suitcases, causing new infestations in homes, hotels, apartments, etc.
"Globalization, higher levels of pollution and rising temperatures due to climate change are behind this resurgence of bedbugs in Europe.
"This is undoubtedly a very serious emerging public health problem that we at ANECPLA believe is important to transcend the private sphere and be addressed at the institutional level. Otherwise, we run the risk of it becoming chronic, with all the implications that this may have."
When it comes to the bugs, the quality of the accommodation doesn't matter, experts have said.
