Three Florida Cities Among The Worst For Bed Bugs

As more and more Americans start traveling again, they need to be aware of tiny hitchhikers. Bed bugs are known to catch a ride with passengers heading to different areas of the United States, ready to infest furniture, beds, and living spaces. Even worse, they feast on human blood with the potential to leave your skin super itchy.

To give you an idea about where bed bugs are rampant, Orkin revealed 2023's worst U.S. cities for these pests. The company states, "The list is based on treatment data from the metro areas where Orkin performed the most bed bug treatments from December 1, 2021 – November 30, 2022. The ranking includes both residential and commercial treatments."

According to the data, three popular Florida destinations made it on the list. The highest-ranking one is Tampa at No. 41. Miami ranked at No. 45, falling six places from its rank in 2022. Orlando came in the No. 47 spot.

Here are the Top 10 worst cities for bed bugs, according to Orkin:

1. Chicago
2. New York
3. Philadelphia
4. Cleveland-Akron, Ohio
5. Los Angeles
6. Detroit
7. Indianapolis
8. Baltimore
9. Washington D.C.
10. Columbus, Ohio

Check out the full report, and precautions to take against bed bugs, on Orkin's website.