Not exactly a title you want, but Winnipeg has been named one of Canada's top 25 bed bug cities.

Orkin Canada, a national pest control company, listed their top 25 bed bug cities in Canada, with Winnipeg ranking second behind only Toronto, Ontario.

According to Orkin Canada, "bed bugs are extremely efficient hitch hikers. They can move easily across a room and climb onto luggage or anything left on a bed in just one night."

If you are travelling this summer, Orkin Canada has given out some tips to reduce the risk of bed bugs, which include:

  • Don't put clothing or luggage on the bed
  • Use metal luggage racks, as bed bugs cannot easily climb metal surfaces
  • Use small plastic bags to pack clothing, shoes and other personal items.
  • Hotels aren't the only travel threat as bed bugs thrive in dark, cool places with long-term access to humans. This includes airplane and train seats, buses or in rental cars

Efficiently treating and detecting for a bed bug infestation requires a licensed, professional Pest Control Operator.

14 of the 25 top cities are in Ontario, while Winnipeg is the only Manitoban city to make the ranking.