In recent years, Texas has experienced a dramatic surge in bed bug infestations, with several major cities struggling to contain the rapid spread of these resilient pests. While some sources highlight six cities, the following five Texas cities—Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin—are especially noteworthy for their ongoing battles against bed bug invasions.
Houston stands out as the epicenter of Texas’s bed bug crisis, ranking as the third worst city for bed bug infestations in the entire United States. The city’s combination of a large number of hotels, used furniture stores, and a warm, humid climate provides ideal breeding grounds for bed bugs. Residents report tens of thousands of bed bug-related incidents annually, prompting aggressive public awareness campaigns and pest control measures.
Dallas, a major travel and business hub, consistently lands near the top of national bed bug infestation lists. Its dense urban living and constant influx of visitors make it particularly vulnerable to outbreaks. Dallas was recently ranked 11th among the 500 largest U.S. cities for bed bug problems. Local authorities and pest control professionals are responding with targeted heat and chemical treatments, as well as educational outreach to hotels and apartment complexes…