Bed Bugs Are Taking Over Canada's Cities & Some Spots Are Totally Covered

Canada's top 25 bed bug cities have been revealed! 🐞
Managing Editor, Canada

When it comes to bed bugs in Canada, some spots have apparently been hit much harder than others!

A new report from Canadian pest removal company Orkin has uncovered Canada’s top 25 bed bug cities in 2020 — and it seems one province was particularly affected.  

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According to Orkin’s data, Toronto came out on top as the buggiest city, shortly followed by Sudbury, Oshawa and Vancouver.

While cities like Winnipeg, St. John’s and Edmonton also made the top ten, the province of Ontario clearly dominated the leading 25.

In addition to Toronto, cities like Ottawa, Whitby, Etobicoke, Hamilton, Windsor, Mississauga, Brampton, North York and Scarborough made the list, among other Ontario spots.

On the other hand, Prince Edward Island had no bed bug cities and neither did Nunavut, Yukon or the Northwest Territories.

The top bed bug cities are ranked by the number of treatments the company performed in each area between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020.

“This ranking includes both residential and commercial treatments,” confirmed Orkin.

  • Managing Editor

    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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