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How fast do bedbugs multiply?

Bedbugs reproduce quickly, with a female laying hundreds of eggs in her lifetime. These eggs hatch in about a week, and the nymphs mature in a few weeks, ready to reproduce themselves. This rapid life cycle means a small initial infestation, perhaps from a single passenger's luggage on the Perth flight, can quickly escalate if not addressed.

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