Most Bedbugs Infested US City Is Philadelphia

Mos Bedbugs City Named

Philadelphia has the most bedbugs among US cities, according to the annual Most Bedbug-Infested Cities ranking by pest control provider Terminix.

"Bedbugs continue to increase their presence across the U.S.," said Stoy Hedges, an entomologist with Terminix. "While major metropolitan areas are most at risk, it is important to note that bedbugs have been spotted in cities and towns across the country."

Philadelphia took the top spot from New York City, which held the title for two years.

Here are this year's cities with the most bedbugs:

1. Philadelphia
2. Cincinnati
3. New York City
4. Chicago
5. Detroit
6. Washington, D.C.
7. Columbus, Ohio
8. San Francisco
9. Denver
10. New Haven, Conn.
11. Dallas
12. Houston
13. Indianapolis
14. Miami
15. Cleveland

The list was created by compiling data from the 300 Terminix branches across theUS. The company created the ranking by evaluating service calls from customers, as well as confirmed cases by service professionals.

From a press release posted on PRNewsWire