Macron, the President of France, has asked for assistance in addressing the problem of bedbugs in the capital.
France, in particular Paris, is grappling with a bedbug outbreak, which is mainly found on the upholstery of seats on public transport, such as trains and planes, and even in cinemas and hospitals.
Researchers said microbes are more likely to mutate into superbugs.
The networks have been filled with videos of public transport users filming these insects in places like Paris' metro, high-speed trains and Paris Charles-de-Gaulle airport.
Minister of transport Clément Beaune said he would convene representatives of public transport operators next week 'to inform them about countermeasures and how to do more to protect passengers'.
In recent years, bedbugs have re-emerged, mainly because of high population densities and increased public transport.
A tenth of French households have faced a bedbug problem in recent times, which usually involves a pest control operation costing several hundred euros and often needs to be repeated.
On Thursday, the Paris city council urged President Emmanuel Macron's government to aid in the pest problem, including by setting up a specific task force.
France's national health agency recommended that people check their hotel beds when traveling and take care when bringing second-hand furniture or used mattresses into their homes.
While bedbugs are known for hiding in their beds, they can also hide in clothing and luggage. They come out at night to feed on human blood.
Their bites leave red spots, blisters or large rashes on the skin, which can lead to intense itching or allergic reactions. They can also lead to psychological distress, sleep problems, anxiety, and depression.
The appearance of the insect, which can grow as long as 7 millimetres long, is not related to hygiene levels, according to French authorities.