Five Kentucky cities are actively combating a significant bed bug infestation problem in 2025, with Lexington, Louisville, and Paducah notably ranking among the worst affected according to recent studies by pest control companies.
- Lexington ranks around #28 to #50 on various 2025 lists compiled by experts like Terminix and Orkin, showing a troubling presence of bed bugs. Reports indicate Lexington’s bed bug population has been persistent despite ongoing control efforts.
- Louisville also features prominently, being placed around #31 to #49 in the same time frame. As Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville faces challenges related to population density and travel traffic, both of which contribute to the spread of these pests.
- Paducah, in Western Kentucky, is another city ranked within the top 40 to 50 bed bug-infested areas, pointing to an onslaught of these insects even outside of the largest urban centers.
The presence of bed bugs is often attributed to factors such as high human traffic, travel hubs, dense housing, and climate conditions suitable for reproduction. Bed bugs are known to hitchhike on luggage, clothing, and furniture, which spreads infestations rapidly in urban areas.
The cities employ various control strategies including professional pest treatment services, public education on early detection, and stringent hygiene and inspection protocols. The goal is to minimize the discomfort, health risks, and economic impact caused by bed bugs, which feed on human blood and are notoriously difficult to eradicate.
Overall, bed bug infestations in Kentucky cities like Lexington, Louisville, and Paducah underscore the need for increased awareness and coordinated pest management efforts to combat this invasive onslaught effectively.
Sources
[1] https://wbkr.com/terminix-kentucky-cities-most-bed-bug-infested/
[2] https://wbkr.com/ky-cities-bed-bugs/
[3] https://www.iheart.com/content/2024-01-25-two-kentucky-cities-land-on-list-of-cities-with-the-most-bed-bugs/
[4] https://www.orkin.com/press-room/worst-cities-for-bed-bugs-annual-rankings
[5] https://www.mypmp.net/top-50-most-bed-bug-infested-cities-in-the-u-s-revealed-by-terminix/
