Bed bugs have become a persistent nuisance across Nevada, with several cities actively fighting back against rising infestations. While Las Vegas grabs national headlines, other urban centers are also stepping up their efforts to protect residents, hotels, and businesses from these resilient pests.
1. Las Vegas
Las Vegas is at the epicenter of Nevada’s bed bug battle, largely due to its massive hospitality industry and constant influx of visitors. The city recently made national lists for bed bug infestations for the first time, landing at number 35 among the worst U.S. cities for bed bugs. High-profile incidents have occurred at major Strip resorts—including the Luxor, Treasure Island, Encore, Venetian, Excalibur, and Mirage—prompting lawsuits and increased scrutiny from health officials. The Southern Nevada Health District has verified multiple cases but emphasizes that, compared to the city’s 155,000 hotel rooms and 41 million annual visitors, these incidents remain rare and isolated. Nonetheless, Las Vegas resorts maintain aggressive pest control protocols, and local pest control companies offer heat treatments and cryogenic solutions to combat infestations…