Orkin Canada has released their latest list of the top 25 cities in Canada ridden with bed bugs, and for the seventh year in a row Toronto takes the number one spot.
According to Orkin Canada, Sudbury rose to second place and Oshawa to third this year. Meanwhile, Vancouver fell from second place to sixth. Winnipeg made the top ten list, ranking seventh, while previously placing 11th in 2022.
The top ten list is as follows:
- Toronto
- Sudbury
- Oshawa
- Hamilton
- Ottawa
- Vancouver
- Winnipeg
- St. John’s
- Sault Ste. Marie
- Scarborough
See the full list of Canada’s Top 25 Bed Bug Cities Of 2023.
“As we’ve seen travel return to pre-pandemic levels, Canadians should be on guard for bed bugs, as these pests are extremely resilient and can hitchhike from place to place unnoticed and with ease,” Dr. Alice Sinia, an entomologist with Orkin Canada, said in a release.
The bed bug list is created based on the number of commercial and residential bed bug treatments performed by the pest control company in 2023.
Orkin Canada urges residents and those visiting the country to be cautious and try their best not to panic by keeping their eyes peeled for the signs and traces of bed bugs. Bed bugs are visible to the naked eye, but are skilled at hiding, which makes them hard to control. That’s why it’s recommended to have a professional intervene when they’re first spotted.
“Known as expert hitchhikers, bed bugs cling to clothing, luggage and furniture to invade new spaces, stowing themselves in baseboards, electronics, bedding, wallpaper, wall hangings, and sofas,” Dr. Sinia said.
Orkin Canada has a team of dogs who are trained to detect and locate bed bugs. These canines are available across the country and are even capable of detecting the eggs of bed bugs, dead or alive.
For more information about bed bugs and what to do if you have them, visit orkincanada.ca.
