United States cities: DC Climbs to Third Place for Most Bug Infestations, a Repeated Occurrence

In a recent study conducted by Thumbtack, Washington, D.C., has once again been ranked as one of the most bug-infested cities in the United States. The home improvement app released its annual list of cities based on consumer requests for pest control services from August 2024 to July 2025.

The rankings in the study were determined by the relative frequency of these requests, adjusted for the population of state and metropolitan areas. Other cities on the list include Atlanta, Houston, Baltimore, Charlotte, San Francisco, West Palm Beach, and Miami. Austin and Dallas hold the top two spots, with Austin being the most infested city.

Washington, D.C., specifically, has maintained its position among the top bug-infested cities for the fourth consecutive year. However, it is unclear from the information provided whether overall requests related to pest control are up or down compared to the previous year in Washington, D.C. What is known is that requests related to pest control are down 1% year-over-year in the city.

The study did not provide any information about the methodology used to conduct the research or the sample size. Additionally, it did not mention any potential factors that could have influenced the results, such as climate change, urbanization, or changes in pest control practices.

It is also worth noting that the study did not specify whether Washington, D.C. maintained its position as the third most bug-infested city in the United States for the fifth consecutive year. Neither did it mention any new cities that have joined the list.

During the reported period when the city ranked among those with the most cockroach infestations, the mayor of Washington, D.C. was Muriel Bowser.

The study did not provide a list of cities that are on the top bug-infested cities in the United States, apart from the previously mentioned cities (Austin, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Baltimore, Charlotte, San Francisco, West Palm Beach, and Miami).

While the study provides some insight into the pest control situation in certain cities, it is important to note that more information about the methodology and potential influencing factors would be beneficial for a comprehensive understanding of the issue.

United States cities: DC Climbs to Third Place for Most Bug Infestations, a Repeated Occurrence