UpdatedThu, Jun 3, 2021 at 9:33 am ET
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National Bed Bug Awareness Week 2021 is June 6-12. Chicago, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. are the top three worst cities for bed bugs, according to a 2021 ranking by pest control company Orkin. Charlotte ranked No. 11. (Shutterstock)
CHARLOTTE, NC Charlotte is known for quite a few things: its a major financial hub, home to the Charlotte Hornets and the Carolina Panthers, and enjoys a major international airport that is a gateway to the world.
But here s one thing you probably don t associate with Charlotte: bed bugs.
Turns out these tiny hitchhiking pests are quite fond of our city, according to the latest numbers available through Atlanta-based Orkin, a company that specializes in pest control services.
The upcoming 2021 U.S. Armed Forces in Pest Control series will run every Monday throughout May with a live episode on Monday, May 3, 2021, that will kick off this series by recognizing special guest
Stan Cope from Catchmaster.
The Pest Posse chose May for this series because this month is Military Appreciation Month. “We
wanted to recognize the pest management professionals who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and
acknowledge their military service, the sacrifice they have made to protect our nation, and their
dedication to the professional pest management industry,” said The Pest Posse s Foster Brusca,
Learn more about The Pest Posse at