Metro area city ranks in top 10 for bed bugs across US
However, a recent release by pest service company Terminix says Atlanta is not just welcoming to people, but also some creepy crawlies.
In their yearly ranking on the topic, Atlanta was was not just among the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the country, but just shy of joining the top 5.
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That's among 50 cities across the United States.
Terminix said Atlanta named the sixth highest city for being a 'bed bug boomtown.'
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'We have seen a consistent increase in bed bug control service performed since the 'new normal' post-COVID-19 pandemic," Eric Braun, Terminix Technical Service Manager, said in a statement.
The data from Terminix said there appears to be a regional trend in bed bug infestations, 'likely tied to climate, housing trends and travel hubs.'
While Philadelphia is the top city for bed bugs in the U.S., top cities for bedroom invasions were split among several regions.
Here's the top 10 list of bed bug cities, ranked by how many treatments for the critters were carried out:
Philadelphia, Penn.
New York City, N.Y.
Cleveland-Akron (Canton), Ohio
Los Angeles, Calif.
Dallas - Ft. Worth, Texas
Atlanta, Ga.
Houston, Texas
Washington, D.C (Hagerstown)
San Francisco - Oak - San Jose, Calif.
Indianapolis, Ind.
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