Pest control company, Terminix, has dropped its Top 50 Most Bed Bug-Infested U.S. Cities, and the results may surprise you!
Although we’re known for our rats, roaches and occasional bed bugs, NYC did not place first among the most bed bug-infested cities—thank goodness! In fact, that title went to none other than Philadelphia, reigning as the most bed bug-infested city for two consecutive years. That’s all to say NYC did place as the second most infested city—but hey, at least we’re not first!
Top 25 most bed bug-infested U.S. cities
- Philadelphia
- New York City
- Cleveland-Akron (Canton)
- Los Angeles
- Dallas-Ft. Worth
- Atlanta
- Houston
- Washington, D.C. (Hagerstown)
- San Francisco-Oak-San Jose
- Indianapolis
- Dayton
- Columbus
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Pittsburgh
- Denver
- Detroit
- Boston (Manchester)
- Oklahoma City
- Baltimore
- Memphis
- Nashville
- St. Louis
- Little Rock – Pine Bluff
- Kansas City
Terminix’s methodology consisted of analyzing 2024 service data from more than 300 nationwide branches. Specifically cities in Ohio, Texas, California, Florida and Pennsylvania saw a surge in bed bug activity due to factors such as urban density, increased travel and housing conditions…