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These Are the Most Bed BugInfested Cities in the U.S. – Thrillist

Posted on February 5, 2021 by pcenet Click Here For Article

New York City isn't even in the top 10.

Bed bugs are every city-dweller's biggest fear, and new data suggests that the issue isn't confined to just NYC and LA. Pest control company Orkin compiled a list of the 50 most bed buginfested cities in the US right now, revealing that some metropolitan areas aren't as immune as you'd expect.

Orkin based its latest findings on which cities required the most bed bug treatments between December 2019 and November 2020. The ranking took both residential and commercial treatments into consideration.

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Last year, Washington, DC held the title of most bed buginfested city. This year, a new metropolis takes its place as the country's biggest hotbed for infestation: Chicago.

Despite its bad reputation, NYC didn't even make the top 10 list. The densely populated area landed in 12th place this year, down from sixth place in 2020. LA also improved, moving from the fourth worst city in the nation to the ninth worst. It's a minor improvement, but improvement nonetheless.

Toledo, Ohiowhich barely broke into the top 50 last yearis on the worst trajectory, jumping from 50th place to 27th place after only 12 months. Below is the full list, which also shows in parentheses how each city's rank changed from last year's report.

The moral of the story here is that you can never be too safe. As Ben Hottel, an Orkin entomologist, put it in a statement, "Bed bugs are a concern for everyone because they are master hitchhikers, traveling home with people when they likely dont realize it."

Whether you're in Chicago, Minneapolis, or really any other city, you should alwayskeep an eye out for bed bugs so that if they find their way in your home, you can treat them fast. A little fear can be healthy, as long as you don't let it control you.

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Toronto leads Canada in bed bugs, but COVID crawls back …

Posted on February 2, 2021 by vancouver Click Here For Article

Toronto was listed as the top bed bug city in 2020 among 25 Canadian cities, according to Orkin Canadas annual bed bug report. Photo by ORKIN CANADA /ORKIN CANADA

However, Orkin Canada said its expected that once the economy reopens, bed bugs cases will rise again.

Due to their ability to double in population about every 16 days, it should not be difficult for bed bugs to regain their grip on the Canadian market, the company said.

Behind Toronto in the top 10, in order, are Sudbury, Oshawa, Vancouver, Winnipeg, St. Johns, Scarborough, Whitby, Edmonton and Ottawa.

Compared to the previous year, Toronto and Vancouver kept their No. 1 and 4 spots respectively, while Ottawa fell from 5 to 10 and Whitby rose from 20 to 8.

The survey results are based on the number of commercial and residential bed bug treatments carried out by the company from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020.

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Toronto Public Health didnt provide a comment about the survey, but directed media to the city website that provides instructions for preparing an insect sample for bed bug identification. It said the three steps are prevention, identification and treating the problem.

It is possible for anyone to have an infestation of bed bugs, regardless of income or housing. Bed bugs and bed bug infestations are not considered a health hazard, the department says on the website. However, secondary health concerns include skin infections and allergic reactions from insect bites, as well as the stress and anxiety of dealing with extreme infestations.

People can use proactive prevention tips such as careful examination of bags and clothing, drying potentially infested bed linens or clothing on the highest heat setting, and inspecting all second-hand or returning office furniture, said Orkin Canada.

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Orkin Canada: Saskatchewan bed bug numbers down in 2020 …

Posted on February 2, 2021 by vancouver Click Here For Article

Bed bug numbers have dropped in Saskatchewan and across Canada according to a 2020 study done by pest control company, Orkin Canada.

The annual study saw a 20-per cent decrease in bud bug reports, the largest dip theyve seen in its five-year history.

A local spokesperson believes that those numbers have been directly impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

(The bed bugs) typically will hitchhike and move with their hosts, which unfortunately we are, Orkin Saskatchewan branch manager Justin Browne said.

With that reduction (of moving location to location), and people being quarantined theres been less ability for bed bugs to move around.

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Like the rest of the country Saskatchewan has seen a drop in reported bed bug cases, but this year also marked the first time that the province had two cities make the list, with Saskatoon coming in at 23, and Regina 24.

When you get into some of the more denser populations, where people are more in condos, theres more opportunity to spread because they are home more, Browne said.

2020 marks the third year that the Bridge City appeared on the list, landing at 22 in both 2017, and 2019.

While this marks just the second appearance for the Queen City, Regina also came in at 22 back in 2018.

Two Pa. cities in top 20 of Orkins bed bug infestation list – pennlive.com

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Even though fewer people traveled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, bed bugs did not get the memo to stay home.

Chicago topped Orkins Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List for last year with Baltimore and Washington, D.C., coming in second and third.

Orkin said it bases it list on treatment data from the metro areas where Orkin performed the mostbed bug treatmentsfromDecember 1, 2019November 30, 2020. The ranking includes both residential and commercial treatments.

Unfortunately, Pennsylvania has two cities in the top 20 - Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Philadelphia dropped two places from last year, so that is good news.

Here are the rankings after Chicago, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.:

4. Detroit

5. Columbus, Ohio

6. Cleveland, Ohio

7. Indianapolis

8. Cincinnati

9. Los Angeles

10. Grand Rapids, Mich.

11. Charlotte, N.C.

12. New York City

13. Atlanta

14. Philadelphia

15. Champaign, Ill.

16. Dallas

17. Raleigh, N.C.

18. Charleston, W.Va.

19. Pittsburgh

20. Denver

According to Orkin the bed bugs can still be lurking waiting for people to resume travel.

Its easy to forget that bed bugs are still very much a threat and should be top of mind for anyone who is itching to take a trip. Bed bugs can survive for several months while waiting for their next blood meal, so theyre likely to emerge when a food source, humans, become available, Orkin said.

Typically, bed bugs are 3/16 inch long and are mostly nocturnal insects that come out of hiding to take blood meals from sleeping humans and are red to dark brown in color. Bed bugs are hematophagous, which means blood is their only food source. They can travel from place to place with ease, including items such as luggage, purses and other personal belongings.

Orkin recommends these steps to inspect for bed bugs using the acronym - S.L.E.E.P.

Here is the rest of the list:

21. Flint, Mich.

22. San Francisco

23. Greenville, S.C.

24. Norfolk

25. St. Louis

26. Richmond, Va.

27. Toledo, Ohio

28. Dayton, Ohio

29. Buffalo, N.Y.

30. Omaha, Neb.