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Philadelphia Tops U.S. Bed Bug Infestation Rankings Again

6/14/2025

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Philadelphia has earned the dubious honor of being the top U.S. city for bed bug infestations for the second year in a row, according to Terminix's annual report. Florida cities like Tampa, Orlando, and Miami are also grappling with these resilient pests. With bed bug searches surging by 53% nationwide, the battle against these age-old nuisances intensifies.

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Philadelphia has earned the dubious honor of being the top U.S. city for bed bug infestations for the second year in a row, according to Terminix's annual report. Florida cities like Tampa, Orlando, and Miami are also grappling with these resilient pests. With bed bug searches surging by 53% nationwide, the battle against these age-old nuisances intensifies.