Bed Bugs Are Back — and They’re Spreading Fast
The 2025 list of the Top 50 Most Bed Bug-Infested U.S. Cities is in, and it’s clear that no region is immune. According to Terminix, which compiled the data from over 300 branches, infestations surged in 2024 as people resumed travel, apartment turnover, and city living.
From Philadelphia to Palm Springs, these pests are back—and in many cities, worse than ever.
📍 The Top 50 Most Infested Cities
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Philadelphia, PA
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New York, NY
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Cleveland–Akron–Canton, OH
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Los Angeles, CA
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Dallas–Ft. Worth, TX
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Atlanta, GA
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Houston, TX
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Washington, D.C. (Hagerstown, MD)
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San Francisco–Oakland–San Jose, CA
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Indianapolis, IN
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Dayton, OH
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Columbus, OH
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Chicago, IL
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Cincinnati, OH
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Denver, CO
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Detroit, MI
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Boston–Manchester, MA/NH
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Baltimore, MD
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Memphis, TN
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Nashville, TN
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St. Louis, MO
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Little Rock–Pine Bluff, AR
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Kansas City, KS/MO
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Tampa–St. Petersburg–Sarasota, FL
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Charleston–Huntington, SC/WV
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Lexington, KY
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Tulsa, OK
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Orlando–Daytona Beach–Melbourne, FL
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Louisville, KY
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San Diego, CA
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Sacramento–Stockton–Modesto, CA
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Fort Smith–Fayetteville–Springfield–Rogers, AR
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Richmond–Petersburg, VA
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Wichita–Hutchinson, KS
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Miami–Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Birmingham, AL
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Paducah–Cape Girardeau–Harrisburg, KY/MO
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Toledo, OH
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Shreveport, LA
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Harrisburg–Lancaster–Lebanon–York, PA
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Hartford–New Haven, CT
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Omaha, NE
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Tyler–Longview, TX
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Champaign–Springfield–Decatur, IL
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Salisbury, MD
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Roanoke–Lynchburg, VA
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Palm Springs, CA
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Montgomery (Selma), AL
🔍 What’s Causing the Rise in Bed Bugs?
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Post-COVID Travel Boom: Bed bugs spread easily through luggage, public transit, and shared lodging. As travel surged in 2024, so did infestations.
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High-Density Living: Apartments, condos, and multi-family buildings are ideal environments for bed bugs to multiply.
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Insecticide Resistance: Many bed bugs have developed immunity to conventional pesticides, making infestations harder to control.
✈️ Smart Ways to Stay Bed Bug-Free While Traveling
If you're visiting one of the cities on this list—or anywhere with high traffic—take these simple steps:
✅ 1. Inspect Your Lodging
Check mattresses, headboards, and seams for small dark spots or live bugs. Don’t place your luggage on the bed or floor until you’ve inspected.
✅ 2. Use a Natural Travel Spray
Premo Guard Bed Bug & Mite Spray (3 oz TSA-approved) is a must-have travel essential.
It kills bed bugs on contact with a natural, non-toxic formula that’s safe for kids, pets, and luggage.
Keep it in your carry-on and spray hotel beds, furniture, and suitcases as a precaution. No harsh fumes. No staining. Just instant peace of mind—naturally.
✅ 3. Treat Laundry After Your Trip
Bed bugs can hitchhike home on clothes.
That’s why we recommend washing your travel clothing with Premo Guard’s Bed Bug & Mite Laundry Additive.
It eliminates bed bugs, mites, and eggs from clothing and bedding in one wash—without bleach or chemicals.
🏡 How to Protect Your Home from Bed Bugs
Even if you’re not traveling, these tips help reduce the risk of bringing bed bugs into your space:
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Vacuum regularly, especially near baseboards, beds, and furniture legs.
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Seal cracks and crevices where pests can hide.
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Use mattress encasements to trap bugs and prevent bites.
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Spray proactively with Premo Guard’s Bed Bug & Mite Killer around bed frames, cushions, luggage zones, and entry points.
Unlike chemical pesticides, Premo Guard doesn’t just repel—it kills bed bugs on contact by dissolving their exoskeletons, making it impossible for them to build resistance.
🧾 Final Takeaway
The 2025 bed bug report shows infestations are happening everywhere—not just big cities or dirty motels. With travel on the rise and pesticide resistance growing, the best approach is to stay informed, act early, and go natural.
Premo Guard gives you a simple, effective, and safe way to stay protected at home or on the go.
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