A 21-year-old woman, Marlene, died in Istanbul after exposure to a pest control substance used to combat bedbugs. Her father believes a more thorough investigation into her death could have prevented similar tragedies. A year later, a family in Hamburg experienced a comparable incident, suggesting a potential pattern of dangerous pest control practices. Marlene’s father asserts his daughter might still be alive had authorities investigated her case more effectively. The cases raise concerns about the safety of pest control methods employed in Turkey and potentially elsewhere. Authorities are now facing scrutiny regarding the investigation and regulation of such treatments, with calls for improved safety protocols and transparency.