I do not think this is what Grand Rapids wants to be known for.

Exterminators Tackle Growing U.S. Bed Bug Problem
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Once again, the city of Grand Rapids has been ranked in the top 20 cities with bed bugs.

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According to a study by Orkin, they recommend that

"travelers are being reminded to start planning for vacation, including exploring travel accommodations. As Americans begin to book hotels for 2023 and beyond, it is critical for travelers to know how to identify and thoroughly check fo bed bugs within hotel rooms (and beyond) while taking care not to bring the pests into their own homes."

Grand Rapids is sitting at the number 12 spot on the list, only moving down one measly spot from last year's list.

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At least we do not live in Chicago since that city has held the #1 spot for three years now.

Grand Rapids is not the only city in Michigan with an apparent bed bug problem.

Detroit is sadly sitting at the number 6 spot on the list of 50 cities.

  1. Chicago
  2. New York (+1)
  3. Philadelphia (-1)
  4. Cleveland-Akron, OH (+4)
  5. Los Angeles (+7)
  6. Detroit (-2)
  7. Indianapolis (-1)
  8. Baltimore (-3)
  9. Washington, D.C. (-2)
  10. Columbus, OH (-1)
  11. Champaign, IL (+2)
  12. Grand Rapids, MI (-1)
  13. Cincinnati (-3)
  14. Charlotte (+1)
  15. Denver (+2)
  16. Atlanta (-2)
  17. Dallas-Ft. Worth (-1)
  18. Pittsburgh (+2)
  19. Charleston, W.V. (+3)
  20. Raleigh-Durham (+4)
  21. Flint, MI (+2)
  22. San Francisco (-3)
  23. Norfolk, VA (+2)
  24. Greenville, SC (-3)
  25. St. Louis (-7)
  26. Richmond, VA
  27. Youngstown (+10)
  28. South Bend, IN (+5)
  29. Buffalo, NY (-1)
  30. Knoxville (-1)
  31. Cedar Rapids, MI (-1)
  32. Omaha, NE (-5)
  33. Nashville (+1)
  34. Dayton, OH (-2)
  35. Ft. Wayne, IN (+1)
  36. Harrisburg (+6)
  37. Davenport (-2)
  38. Toledo (-7)
  39. Seattle (+5)
  40. Milwaukee (-2)
  41. Tampa (-1)
  42. Lansing, MI (+6)
  43. Greensboro, N.C.
  44. Houston (-3)
  45. Miami (-6)
  46. Lexington, KY (+1)
  47. Orlando (-1)
  48. Peoria (-3)
  49. Louisville, KY (-3)
  50. Lincoln, NE

How to inspect for bed bugs?

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Orkin recommends using the S.L.E.E.P. method.

Survey (the hotel room for signs of bed bugs)

Lift (the mattress, box springs, etc. to see if they are there)

Elevate (keep your luggage away from the bed and walls)

Examine (check your luggage once you are home)

Place (all clothing in the dryer for at least 30 to 45 minutes on the highest setting)

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