Top U.S. Cities for Bed Bug Infestation Treatments

One of the nation's largest commercial and residential pest control companies recently released its annual list of the top 50 cities in the United States for bed bug treatments. Chicago stayed at the top of the list for a second year in a row. The other top 5 cities included Philadelphia, New York, Detroit, and Baltimore.

Bed bugs are small, flat, parasitic insects that feed on the blood of people and animals, usually while they sleep. They are experts at hiding, which can make them difficult to find. The presence of bed bugs can be an ongoing annoyance because they often cause itching and loss of sleep for people living or working in, or visiting, an infested property. Some people may also suffer allergic reactions caused by their presence.

“Bed bug infestations can take place almost anywhere, from luxury resorts to homes, cruise ships, and even trains,” said Jason Dobranic, Ph.D., Vice President of Microbiology and Life Sciences at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “To help identify their presence, EMSL offers highly sensitive DNA-based laboratory testing techniques, and we also provide sampling kits that anyone could use. This service may help to identify a minor situation before it becomes an all-out infestation that could cause the temporary closure of a business, not to mention all of the negative public relations that are so frequently associated with bed bug infestations.”

Several years ago, EMSL sponsored an educational video about bed bugs that can still be seen at: https://youtu.be/gfAt_UAgNqA

To learn more about bed bug testing or other indoor environmental quality (IEQ) services, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800)220-3675 or email  info@EMSL.com . To access bed bug or other IEQ test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com.

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.

EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP 797, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOC's, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products, and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA-LAP, LLC (AIHA-LAP, LLC EMLAP, AIHA-LAP, LLC IHLAP, AIHA-LAP, LLC ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP, and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.

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