{"id":3174,"date":"2026-07-15T05:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T05:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3174"},"modified":"2026-07-15T05:06:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T05:06:00","slug":"sc-has-2-of-the-worst-cities-in-the-us-for-bed-bugs-in-2026-orkin-says-heres-where","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3174","title":{"rendered":"SC has 2 of the worst cities in the US for bed bugs in 2026, Orkin says. Here\u2019s where"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Here\u2019s the good news about bedbugs in Greenville. There were fewer calls to Orkin in the past year than the year before.<\/p>\n

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The bad news is the city is still on the list of 50 worst bed bug cities. No. 33 to be exact.<\/p>\n

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And there\u2019s another South Carolina city added to this year\u2019s list. It\u2019s Myrtle Beach at No. 50, the first year the vacation mecca has been listed.<\/p>\n

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Orkin said Tampa and Myrtle Beach are \u201chigh growth vacation destinations.\u201d Tampa also made the top 50 for the first time. The Gulf Coast city was No. 46.<\/p>\n

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Chicago has the highest rate of bed bug infestations once again, Orkin said, followed by Los Angeles (moved up two spots), Detroit, Cleveland (moved down two spots) and Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

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Ohio had the most cities on the list, with six. In addition to Cleveland, the list includes Columbus No. 8, Cincinnati 15, Youngstown 32, Dayton 38 and Toledo 42. Two North Carolina cities were listed \u2014 Raleigh 16 and Charlotte 27.<\/p>\n

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The rankings are based on where Orkin performed the most bed bug treatments from May 12, 2025, to May 12, 2026 at residential and commercial properties.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhile bed bugs can be found anywhere people live and travel, densely populated cities and environments with high resident and visitor turnover, such as apartments, dormitories and hotels, can create more opportunities for the pests to spread simply due to the movement of high numbers of people,\u201d Orkin said in a news release.<\/p>\n

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Shannon Sked, Orkin entomologist and national technical director said bed bugs are resilient and hide by flattening their bodies in cracks, crevices and personal belongings. They are oval-shaped, reddish brown and about the size of an apple seed.<\/p>\n

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\u201cA quick inspection of hotels or short-term rentals while traveling, or belongings before unpacking at home, can help travelers reduce the chance of bringing bed bugs home,\u201d Sked said.<\/p>\n

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Orkin has these tips to avoid bringing bed bugs home from vacation.<\/p>\n

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Search the room. Besides seeing them, a sign they are there are ink-like speckled stains on fabrics, shed exoskeletons around crevices of beds and furniture and a sweet, musty smell.<\/p>\n

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Put your luggage on racks.<\/p>\n

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Examine your luggage carefully while repacking and again when you return home.<\/p>\n

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Place all dryer-safe clothing from your luggage in the dryer for 30 to 45 minutes at the highest heat setting upon returning home.<\/p>\n

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Consumer Reports compiled a list of myths about bed bugs.<\/p>\n

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