Cities Battling Bedbugs This Year | St. Louis News

St. Louis jumped to 17 on Orkin’s bedbug hotspots list, Chicago still reigns at 1, while vacation hubs Tampa and Myrtle Beach made their debut in the top 50—thanks to high foot traffic in hotels and rentals. Experts warn: inspect your hotel room before settling in, check bags upon return, and use the S.L.E.E.P. method (search, look, examine, evaluate, prevent) to spot signs like tiny bugs or dark stains. A 30–45 minute high-heat dryer cycle for clothes can kill bedbugs too. Awareness and a few quick steps keep your home pest-free. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/10d0e6e55447a2f8