Bed bugs can already ruin your travel experience. Now, imagine if these parasitic insects are also invading the city you're living in.
They would definitely ruin your daily life. This is why it is important to know the U.S. cities with the worst bed bug infestations.
This photo taken on November 28, 2023 shows a magnified view of a bedbug through the eyepiece of a microscope as people attend a lecture on bedbug control at the Korea Pest Control Association (KPCA) in Seoul.
Luckily, Orkin, an American pest control company owned by Rollins Inc., provided its top U.S. city picks with the worst bed bug issues.
What US Cities Have Worst Bed Bug Infestations?
According to Fox Business' latest report, Orkin considers Chicago as the number 1 city in the U.S. with the worst bed bug infestation. This has been the case for Chicago for the past few years.
The American pest control service provider said that before it listed the top U.S. cities with the worst bed bug problems, it reviewed residential and commercial data about these parasites.
Based on its list, the Orkin's top six picks remained the same. But, others changed. Here's the pest control firm's list for the top 10 worst bed bug cities:
- Chicago
- New York City
- Philadelphia
- Cleveland-Akron
- Los Angeles
- Detroit
- Washington
- Indianapolis
- Charlotte
- Champaign
This list will help Americans who are planning to move to another city, as well as those who want to know if their cities are infested with bed bugs.
"Bed bugs are extremely resilient, making them difficult to control. As travel plans ramp up, it's important that Americans know how to protect themselves through pest identification and proper control," explained Ben Hottel, Orkin's entomologist.
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How To Deal With Bed Bugs
Oscar Rincon holds a glass vial containing live bedbugs he uses to train dogs for The Bedbug Inspectors, on July 26, 2010 in the Queens borough of New York. Rincon and partner Jeremy Ecker use dogs to sniff out bedbugs in private homes, apartments and businesses, but leave the exterminating to other companies.
Dealing with bed bugs requires commitment and effort. Since these parasitic insects can bring diseases to your beloved family, it is important to know how you can prevent them from invading your home.
Luckily, New York State provided some tips that can help you deal with these dangerous parasites:
- Always place your bed away from furniture and walls.
- If you have time, vacuum your windows, floors, and molding every day.
- Always wash your pillowcases, blankets, bed skirts, and sheets. Make sure to try them in a hot dryer for at least 30 minutes.
- Declutter your room and other isolated areas in the house.
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