Major American city again takes top honors for worst possible travel reason
Recent rankings have identified the 50 U.S. cities with the highest rates of bed bug infestations, including several popular vacation destinations.
📍 The outcome
A ranking of U.S. cities with the highest rates of bed bugs identified various hotspots across Michigan, North Carolina, and other popular vacation spots. Dallas ranked 23rd, and Tampa appeared in the top 50 for the first time.
One major American city took top honors for the infestation.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
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What happened
New data from Orkin has identified the 50 U.S. cities most affected by bed bugs. The rankings include various hotspots across the country, including three cities in Michigan and two in North Carolina.
Coverage from WFLA, Dallas News, and WZZM13.com emphasizes specific city placements, noting that Tampa has entered the top 50 for the first time and Dallas is ranked 23rd. Fox News reports that a major American city has again taken the top spot in these rankings.
Further reporting may clarify the specific rankings for regions such as Delaware, as The News Journal seeks to determine if bed bugs are present in that state based on the latest data.
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Who reported it (7)
- Tampa ranks among top 50 cities with bed bugs for 1st time WFLA · 45d ago
- Dallas ranked 23 in ranking of U.S. cities with most bed bugs Dallas News · 45d ago
- Are bed bugs in Delaware? Latest rankings reveal US infestation levels The News Journal · 45d ago
- 50 US cities with highest rates of bed bugs include popular vacation spots WESH · 45d ago
- These 3 Michigan cities are among the 50 worst hot spots in the nation for bed bugs WZZM13.com · 45d ago
- These 2 NC cities among U.S. bed bug hotspots, Orkin reports The Asheville Citizen Times · 45d ago
- Major American city again takes top honors for worst possible travel reason Fox News · 45d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
Which cities are specifically mentioned in the bed bug rankings?
Tampa is ranked among the top 50 for the first time, while Dallas is ranked 23rd.
Who provided the report on bed bug hotspots?
The report was provided by Orkin, according to The Asheville Citizen Times.
Are vacation destinations affected?
Yes, WESH reports that popular vacation spots are included among the 50 U.S. cities with the highest rates of bed bugs.
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