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At the time of this writing, there is a global resurgence of bed bugs thanks to two species: the common bed bug Cimex lectularius and the tropical bed bug Cimex hemipterus.

There are about 90 species worldwide, although the common bedbug cimex lectularius has adapted the best to human environments, according to the British Pest Control Association.

"There are several factors, of which globalisation - container trade, tourism and immigration - is the most important. The bedbug - cimex lectularius to give its Latin name - is a domesticated creature. It goes where humans go".

Among the new facts to emerge are interesting details about the sex-life of cimex lectularius, to use the insects' formal name.

The bedbug - cimex lectularius to give its Latin name - is a domesticated creature.