Extreme measures taken to end bed bug infestation

November 2021

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Fumigation of North Arm Hut failed to control the bed bug infestation
After months of battling, DOC is claiming victory over Rakiura’s bed bugs.  Bed bugs ravaged trampers on the Rakiura Great Walk last summer after an outbreak in February.  Rakiura visitor assets manager Dale Chittenden said the huts were at about half capacity due to cancellations after media coverage of the infestation. Multiple attempts to fumigate […]

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