Nasty bed bugs ruined couple’s vacation — and followed them home
The Big Apple may be overrun with rats and roaches, but bed bugs are becoming less of an issue across the five boroughs, per a new report.In 2024, the city ranked as the second-worst metropolis for the creepy-crawlies, based on the number of infestations treated in homes and hotels.
Now, New York comes in at number 15 — an impressive feat, given that bed bugs are hard to get rid of.Calling your boss a 'd–khead' isn't enough to get you fired, judge rules “Bed bugs are some of the most resilient pests in the world, making them extremely difficult to control if brought into a home or hotel,” Ben Hottel, a top Orkin entomologist, stated.Rounding out the top five were Cleveland, Detroit, Los Angeles and Indianapolis. In addition to New York, Philadelphia and Charlotte also experienced a significant year-over-year decrease in reported infestations. Philadelphia dropped from No. 3 in 2024 to No. 24 this year, and Charlotte dropped from No. 9 to No. 31. Orkin stated that these improvements underscore the importance of inspecting beds and luggage for bed bugs both during and after travel. Meanwhile, Hartford, Connecticut, made the biggest leap in the 2025 list, jumping 48 spots to No. 35 this year, showing a significant increase in infestations.Cheerleader whose baby was found dead in trash bag was dating popular college athleteMatriarch loses it in court as she's convicted of plot to murder ex son-in-lawCharlie Sheen details sexual experiences with men for first time in bombshell Netflix doc: ‘F–king liberating’ The Hilariously Horny Mark Consuelos Reacts to Kelly Ripa Reading About a “Sex Recession” on ‘Live’: “Well, We Are Gonna Break That Average This Weekend”
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