Colorado Springs ranks in top 50 cities for bed bugs

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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- Are bed bugs a problem in Colorado Springs?

Well, according to a new list byOrkin Pest Control, they are.

Colorado Springs is ranked number 42 on the companys list for bed bugs, it announced Thursday.

The good news? Colorado Springs actually moved down 19 spots on the list from 2012 when it was ranked number 23.

Orkin said it is still important for people to be aware about the problem.

"While Colorado Springs slid down the list 19 spots, its important to remember that bed bugs continue to be a national issue," a news release read. "These nocturnal pests are great hitchhikers, traveling from place to place on luggage, clothing, people or on their own"

The list of bed bug cities for 2013 was done by using the number of bed bug treatments from January to December 2013.

Nearby Denver was ranked as number 9, sliding down five spots from 2012. The top city was Chicago for the second straight year. Scroll down for the top 50 cities.

Bed bugs, according to health officials, can cause serious medical issues.

"While studies show that bed bugs do not spread disease, the physical and mental health consequences are well documented and of serious public concern," said Orkin entomologist and Technical Services Director Ron Harrison, Ph.D. "Once bed bugs are inside your home or business, they can reproduce quickly and can travel from place to place in personal belongings and even on people. They can also move from place to place on their own, independently of objects."

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