Arizona Has One Of The Top 20 'Buggiest' Cities In The US

By Ginny Reese

August 3, 2022

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We all know Arizona is home to some giant, yucky bugs. But apparently, the state has some of the "buggiest" cities in the entire country.

Thumbtack conducted a study that revealed the buggiest cities in the US. The website states, "With summer in full swing, it's the peak time of year when uninvited insects — like mosquitoes, ants, bees, and other bugs — can crash your party and take up residence in your home."

According to the study, Arizona has one of the country's top 20 buggiest cities. Phoenix came in at number 19 on the list.

Here are the top 20 buggiest cities in the US, according to Thumbtack:

Dallas, Texas
Atlanta, Georgia
Washington, D.C.
Austin, Texas
Houston, Texas
Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida
Baltimore, Maryland
Orlando, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Charlotte, North Carolina
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Norfolk, Virginia
Boston, Massachusetts
San Francisco, California
San Antonio, Texas
Seattle, Washington
Nashville, Tennessee
Phoenix, Arizona
Chicago, Illinois

Click here to check out the full study.