We previously reported the nationwide findings of Orkin’s Top 50 Most Bed Bug Infested Cities in the United States. The cities were reported were based upon the numbers of confirmed bed bug infestations that received treatments. On Orkin’s list, New York ranked #7. New Jersey pest control professionals think that it was great to see that no cities in New Jersey made Orkin’s Top 50 list!
To follow suit, Terminix, another nationwide pest control provider, has just released their list of their top 15 Most Bed Bug Infested Cities. As expected, the eastern side of the United States has been hit hard by bed bugs once again. It’s not surprising to find that big cities also lead the charge as the worst cities on the Terminix list, but smaller cities are also experiencing an increase in the nighttime nibblers.
Terminix’s list of the top 15 most bed bug infested cities are:
1. New York
2. Cincinnati
3. Detroit
4. Chicago
5. Philadelphia
6. Denver
7. Washington, DC
8. Los Angeles
9. Boston
10. San Francisco
11. Columbus
12. Dayton
13. Baltimore
14. Louisville, KY
15. Dallas
Can you rest easy and not worry about bringing home bed bugs if you live outside of New York? The answer is clearly…NO. Many residents of New Jersey frequently travel into the city for work and play. Bed bugs have been a problem in hotels, theaters, office buildings, courthouses, airplanes, airports and a variety of businesses. New Jersey pest control experts warn of bed bug activity on commuter trains in and out of the city as well. In addition, many trendy New York retailers such as Bloomingdales, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, and Victoria’s Secret all battled the bloodsuckers in the summer of 2010. Pest control experts are expecting a huge increase in bed bug activity this summer, not only in New York City, but nationwide as well.
Although there is no sure fire way to protect yourself against a bed bug infestation, learning how to avoid bed bugs is critical. If you have a NJ bed bug infestation, contact Allison Pest Control. We provide expert bed bug eradication services to Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex Counties.