In 2025, several Louisiana cities are actively combating bed bug infestations, although none from Louisiana rank among the very top nationally for bed bug issues. Among Louisiana cities, Shreveport is notably listed as the only Louisiana city featured in Terminix’s top 50 bed bug-infested cities in the United States, ranked #36 nationally according to service call data.
Other Louisiana cities commonly cited for struggling with bed bug problems include Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, and Lake Charles. These cities face challenges due to Louisiana’s warm and humid climate, which fosters rapid bed bug reproduction, as well as urban population density and travel that facilitate the spread of infestations[previous conversation].
Efforts in these cities focus heavily on early detection, public education about signs such as bites or shed skins, and professional pest control treatments. Residents are encouraged to regularly inspect bedding and furniture and to be cautious when traveling to avoid introducing bed bugs into their homes[previous conversation].
The five Louisiana cities most involved in tackling bed bug issues in 2025 are generally considered to be:
- Shreveport (only city from Louisiana appearing in national top 50 infestations list)
- Baton Rouge
- New Orleans
- Lafayette
- Lake Charles
These cities represent focal points for pest control due to their climatic conditions and urban travel links, reflecting broader national trends of bed bug persistence and spread in travel-connected urban areas[previous conversation].
Sources
[1] https://710keel.com/shreveport-bed-bug-ranking/
[2] https://www.orkin.com/press-room/worst-cities-for-bed-bugs-annual-rankings
[3] https://www.fox13news.com/news/cities-have-most-bed-bugs-according-annual-study
[4] https://www.terminix.com/blog/whats-buzzing/top-bed-bug-cities/
[5] https://krforadio.com/ixp/150/p/terminix-bed-big-infested-cities-2025/
