PITTSBURGH, PA — Bed bugs are a problem nationwide, including in Pittsburgh.
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The city ranked a disturbing 21st in the most recent bed bug cities list from Orkin. The list was based on residential and commercical bed bug treatments the extermination company performed from December 2022 through November 2023.
Bed bugs are typically 3/16 inch long, red to dark brown in color and are mostly nocturnal insects that come out of hiding to take blood meals from sleeping humans. These pests are hematophagous, which means blood is their only food source.
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Clinging to items such as luggage, purses and other personal belongings, bed bugs can travel from place to place with ease.
“Bed bugs are extremely resilient, making them difficult to control. As travel plans ramp up, it’s important that Americans know how to protect themselves through pest identification and proper control,” said Ben Hottel, Orkin entomologist. “While bed bugs are visible to the naked eye, they are excellent at hiding. Involving a trained professional at the sight of a bed bug introduction is recommended.”
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