This Florida City Ranks Worst For Bed Bugs

I can't think of many things more disturbing to your sleep than waking up to creepy crawlers.  One city here in Florida ranks worst in the state for bed bugs and my skin is crawling.

When choosing a hotel room for travel, cleanliness should obviously be of most importance.  Of course we want nice accommodations when possible, proximity to whatever we are traveling for, amenities on the property and a room that meets our hygiene needs.  All for an affordable price too!

I once stayed at a nice resort in the Poconos with my husband and kids, along with another family.  When we left we heard about tons of reviews claiming the place was crawling with bed bugs.  Luckily, we never showed any symptoms of coming in contact with the little guys, but I was definitely grossed out, nonetheless.

We all know that Orkin is in the business of getting rid of these pests.  They recently released a study of the top 50 worst cities across the country for bed bugs and Florida is on that list.  To determine this list of 50, they ranked metro areas based on treatments.  The treatment data comes from December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023 and includes both commercial and residential bed bug treatments.

The top five cities in the US with this problem are:

Three Florida cities are on the list.  The Florida city that ranks highest in the state for bed bugs and treatment is Tampa, coming in at #31.  Miami and Orlando are also on the list, coming in at #45 and #46.

According to entomologist from Orkin, bed bugs are extremely hard to control.  They are very small, but are visible to the naked eye.  However, once one is discovered, it's necessary to hire a professional as they will grow rapidly and create the cause for even more concern.  Bed bugs can survive for several months, according to the study from Orkin.  For a full list of the top 50 cities with bed bug problems, click here.

I know what you're thinking.  Why on earth would anyone need to know what dangerous animals are in the Florida Everglades?  Surely, no one is looking to go swimming in a swamp.  Wrong!

People are actually searching "Is it safe to swim in the Florida Everglades?"  I actually laughed when I saw the Google response, ABSOLUTELY NOT!  🤣 Now you see why I thought there might be a need to let people know what creatures might be lurking around them.  That is should they choose to refuse the advice from Google and take a plunge anyway.

We all know about the typical swamp creatures, like alligators and snakes.  We see them every single time we drive across Alligator Alley to the east coast.  This is Florida after all, so those come at no surprise.   But what other types of vicious creatures are underneath all of that brown water and muck?  Or perhaps taking a stroll on the waters edge?

If you've been on one of those super fun airboat tours out in the Everglades, some of these animal names might have been mentioned.  Heck!  You may have even seen some of these dangerous critters on your tour.

Let's take a look at 9 of the most dangerous animals in the Florida Everglades.   Some of these animals are also included on this list, Florida Endangered Species List Is Now Up To 39 Species.

If these don't scare you, you might be interested in hunting them.  Read here about how much python hunters get paid.

The American alligator can be seen in massive numbers.  You'll see at least 5-10 sunbathing on any given day, as you drive across Alligator Alley.

This snake is the one most venomous snakes in the state, and actually in the world.  It is also known as the largest rattlesnake.

The Florida Panther is a beautiful creature and is on the endangered species list.  As you'll see below, they stalk.  These creatures are not seen too often.

A brown recluse spider is most common in warmer climates.  It is one of the most poisonous spiders in the Everglades.

Yes, crocodile.  American crocodiles are found in Florida.  It's not an alligator.

We see these furry guys walking around neighborhoods in Estero quite often.  With new construction, they're forced out of their habitats.  But, they are not safe to approach.  They will defend themselves.

The cottonmouth can be confused with other water snakes. Take extreme caution.  These snakes are venomous with a mortality rate of 17%.

These snakes are commonly seen being hunted.  Reason is, they're becoming an extremely invasive species across the state.  They are constrictors and are non venomous.

Let's just say this one looks the scariest to me!  I never thought I would be scared of a turtle.  They are much more aggressive on land than they are in the water.