Chicago is suffering from an infestation of creepy crawlies, pest control company Orkin revealed Monday.
In a press release, the company said, Said The city has been ranked #1 on the list of Top 50 Bed Bug Cities for four consecutive years.
Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia hold on to the top three spots as cities with the most bed bugs, ranking first, second, and third, respectively. Greensboro, North Carolina, made the biggest jump this year, moving up 25 spots into the top 20, followed by Milwaukee (No. 25), up 15 spots, and Tampa (No. 31), up 10 spots.
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The Bed Bug Cities list is based on treatment data for the metropolitan areas where Orkin treated the most bed bugs from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023. This ranking includes both residential and commercial treatments.
Bed bugs like to feed on human and animal blood. live According to WebMD, in places like apartments, shelters, hotels, boarding houses, dormitories, and cruise ships.
Chicago has been named the worst city for bed bugs in the U.S., Orkin says. https://t.co/65Kb4aEbgf
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The magazine pointed out that they can also live in places such as buses and trains.
“bed bugs They usually enter your home from another area where they are infested. If you live in an apartment or condominium, you may be moved from another room in the building. They may hitch a ride on second-hand upholstered furniture. Or you could bring them in your luggage or purse, which you leave in areas where bed bugs are present,” the article states.
video footage show Small insects that can enter your home through electrical outlets:
Meanwhile, Orkin offered tips on how to prevent break-ins, one of which was that people should regularly inspect their homes for signs of break-ins.
“Check places where bed bugs hide during the day, such as mattress tags and seams, baseboards, headboards, electrical outlets, and behind picture frames. Please test after your stay,” the company said.
According to Breitbart News, in 2019, Orkin ranked Baltimore as the city with the most bed bugs in the United States.
