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Atlanta, Georgia, has been revealed to be the city with the most insects in the United States for the second year in a row.
The data collected by Thumbs up pile Requests for ‘pest control services, pest inspections, bed bug extermination, and outdoor pesticide applications’ were recorded between August 2023 and July 2024.
Their findings showed that most of the top 10 cities with the most insects are also among the sweatiest metropolises, with six of the top spots being in Texas and Florida.
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Insects are more common in the summer due to warm temperatures, humidity, and abundant plant life.
Seven of the 10 most erroneous metropolitan areas in the US have been labeled as some of the sweatiest cities, and four of them are in the top five.
Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia is the most insect-infested city in the United States for the second year in a row. Requests for pest-related services increased by 1.5 percent
Atlanta, Georgia, is the city with the most insects for the second year in a row, according to Bug.
This year, requests for all pest-related services increased by 1.5 percent.
If that wasn’t daunting enough, the city also hit 100-degree temperatures more than once this summer, and its June weather was recorded as the city’s hottest on record.
As of 2024, the average cost of pest control in Atlanta is $473, which is above the national average of $450.
In addition to being the metropolis with the most errors, it is also one of the areas with the worst air conditioning in the country and was named the second sweatiest city in the United States.
Washington, DC
Washington, DC, is known for its high rate of mosquito and bed bug infestations.
Washington, DC, has a variety of pests that can bother residents, but one of its most common problems is bed bugs.
Not only did it rank among the top 10 worst cities in the U.S. for bed bugs, it also ranked third in the country for mosquito populations.
The metropolitan area, which ranks tenth on the list of cities with the least air conditioning, is also the third sweatiest city in the country.
Their service requests increased by 20.6 percent in one year and, depending on the type of treatment required, a homeowner in the nation’s capital could spend between $50 and $5,000 to get rid of their unwanted little critters.
Dallas, Texas
The average cost of pest control in Dallas, Texas is $466 per routine visit, which is higher than the national average.
Dallas’ weather conditions are one of the main reasons why this city is one of the most insect-prone cities in the United States.
The long, tangled weeds of the Texas area also provide attractive living conditions for the pesky creatures.
Requests for pest control services in the city have increased by 7.7 percent since 2023, and the average cost of pest control in Dallas is $466 for a routine visit, which is higher than the national average.
However, some companies like it. Brooks Pest Control We offer packages ranging from $540 to $1,026.
It also makes sense that Dallas follows DC on this list, because the Texas city is right behind the nation’s capital in terms of its sweaty population.
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland, is full of old, historic structures that could be infested with bed bugs.
Baltimore, Maryland, may be a beautiful city, but it saw a 26.4 percent increase in requests for pest-related services in the last year alone.
Ranked sixth on the list of sweatiest cities, this Maryland city is made up of old, historic structures where bed bugs thrive.
The metropolitan area averages nearly 2,000 monthly bed bug searches, according to LaJaunie Pest Control.
To address the problem, pest control costs in Baltimore are around $479 per appointment, or between $266 and $719 for monthly treatments.
Houston
Houston, Texas, has appeared on several lists for its high population of bed bugs and mosquitoes.
Houston is another Texas city known for its insect population, which includes mosquitoes, ants, bed bugs, and ticks.
With requests for pest services up 8.8 percent year-over-year, Houston’s wet weather and flooding have been contributing factors to its long-standing high ranking of insect populations.
The cost of pest control in Houston, which also ranks ninth on the list of sweatiest cities, can vary depending on the problem, but is generally between $30 and $300.
However, organic pest control could potentially cost a Houston resident $100 a month.
Austin, Texas
German, brown-banded, and American cockroaches are the three most common subspecies of the pest found in Austin, Texas.
Austin has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. for more than 10 years, and with it come requests for pest-related services, up 3 percent from the same period last year.
Cockroaches are common household creatures in Texas, with German, Brown-banded, and American cockroaches being the most commonly seen in Austin.
Most exterminators in Austin, which is the sweatiest city in the United States, charge residents between $150 and $300 per visit.
However, Austin residents could spend between $45 a month and $500 a year to continue treatment.
Charlotte, North Carolina
The average cost of pest control in Charlotte, North Carolina, is around $427, but monthly prices can range from $237 to $640.
Charlotte is the most populous city in North Carolina and its requests for pest control services increased 21.9 percent year over year.
This city is also one of the 50 cities with the highest bed bug population in the US and is known to have a serious mosquito problem.
The average cost of pest control in Charlotte is around $427, but monthly prices can range from $237 to $640.
Residents who need their homes fumigated should also expect to spend between $2,000 and $8,000.
West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida, is home to paper wasps and potter wasps, creatures that are attracted to spiders.
West Palm Beach, Florida, has seen an 18.5 percent year-over-year increase in requests for pest control services over the past year.
The metropolitan area, which ranks eighth on the list of sweatiest cities, normally has wonderfully warm weather, which unfortunately also attracts insects.
In addition to mosquitoes and bedbugs, West Palm Beach is home to paper wasps and potter wasps, creatures that are attracted to spiders.
Pest control in this Florida city can be expensive, costing between $150 and $300 to have an exterminator come to the location.
However, regular maintenance plans could cost a West Palm Beach resident between $500 and $1,000.
Miami, Florida
The average cost of pest control in Miami, Florida is $527, which is almost $100 more than the national average.
Another popular Florida vacation city, Miami, has also seen an increase in pest-related services, with requests up more than 10 percent.
The average cost of pest control here has also skyrocketed compared to other metropolitan areas.
The average price is $527, almost $100 more than the national average.
Service prices are usually decided based on factors including the types of pests and treatments, the severity of the infestation, the size of the property, and the time of year.
Tampa, Florida
Orkin ranked Tampa, Florida, among the 50 worst U.S. cities for bed bugs according to Orkin earlier this year
Tampa, Florida, may not be the buggiest city in the United States, but its requests for pest-related services increased by 15.6 percent.
Orkin also ranked it among the 50 worst cities for bed bugs earlier this year.
The average cost of a regular visit to an exterminator is $426, but a one-time visit and treatment can be priced between $200 and $600.
In most cases, Tampa residents should expect to spend between $100 and $500 for ant infestations, and between $300 and $700 for wasp infestations.
