NYC beating bed bug problem, new infestation stats reveal — here are the worst US offenders

NYC beating bed bug problem, new infestation stats reveal — here are the worst US offenders

The Big Apple may be overrun with rats and roaches, but bed bugs are becoming less of an issue across the five boroughs, per a new report. Pest control company Orkin has released its 2025 list of Worst US Cities for Bed Bugs, with New York falling 13 spots since last year. In 2024, the … Read more

Midwest city holds number one spot on bedbug infestation list for fifth year in a row

Midwest city holds number one spot on bedbug infestation list for fifth year in a row

When it comes to city living, most people expect the hustle and bustle of traffic and busy sidewalks, but probably don’t think of pests. Orkin has released its latest bedbug report, spotlighting which cities have the biggest infestations.  The list is based on both commercial and residential treatment data from metro areas between May 15, 2024, … Read more

Fed-up employees at top airline are blowing the whistle on ‘deplorable’ lounge conditions

Fed-up employees at top airline are blowing the whistle on ‘deplorable’ lounge conditions

Frequent flyers aren’t the only ones who’ve had it with crappy airport facilities. An aviation whistleblower has flagged the revolting conditions at American Airlines’ crew lounges at airports, citing broken furniture, decrepit lavatories and even bed bugs. The watchdog, who goes by @JonNYC, aired these crewmember grievances in a series of viral X posts. These … Read more

I’m a flight attendant — this hack will tell you if your room is crawling with bedbugs

I’m a flight attendant — this hack will tell you if your room is crawling with bedbugs

If you don’t breathe all over a hotel bed before getting under the covers, you’re buggin’! Although huffing and puffing on a mattress might seem like an odd way to kick off a vacay, it’s how this bedbug-phobic flight attendant is able to breathe a sigh of relief prior to hitting the sheets.  “The first thing … Read more

Pillowcases can be ‘dirtier than the toilet’ during summer, experts warn

Pillowcases can be ‘dirtier than the toilet’ during summer, experts warn

The extreme summer heat has many people drenched in sweat outdoors, indoors and even in their sleep. Experts revealed how a sweaty night’s sleep could harbor bacteria in your pillowcase, making it more gross than a certain bathroom fixture. “Your pillowcases could be considered dirtier than the toilet. The good news is these bacteria are … Read more

New York is not the most rat-infested place on earth after all — according to Yelp, anyway

New York is not the most rat-infested place on earth after all — according to Yelp, anyway

Could have fooled us. Turns out, New York may not be the most rat-infested place in the United States, according to a report first shared with The Post. According to Yelp — a popular spot for those looking to read customer reviews and book pest control services — it’s an epidemic out there, with nationwide interest … Read more

Doctor reveals one thing to never do with your clothes in a hotel room if you want to avoid bedbugs

Doctor reveals one thing to never do with your clothes in a hotel room if you want to avoid bedbugs

You’ll be itching to avoid this. A TikTok-famous doctor is warning travelers away from a spot in a hotel room — other than a mattress — that can be prone to bedbugs. “How many of you completely unpack your clothes from your suitcase into a hotel dresser?” Dr. Jason Singh recently asked his followers. “Hotel … Read more

Mom’s 70th birthday cruise ruined by massive bed bug infestation: ‘Literally crawling on me’

Mom’s 70th birthday cruise ruined by massive bed bug infestation: ‘Literally crawling on me’

An Australian woman has recounted her nightmare cruise ship experience after being attacked by bed bugs. Monica Robertson said she booked “Pacific Encounter” with P&O cruises because she thought it would be the perfect way to celebrate her mom’s 70th. But the moment they stepped into their room on the cruise liner, they knew something … Read more

I’m a doctor — here are my 4 dos and don’ts for staying in hotels

I’m a doctor — here are my 4 dos and don’ts for staying in hotels

Don’t get a room with an eww. NYC board-certified dermatologist Charles Puza, who studied at Harvard and Duke universities, is sharing four tips for staying in hotel rooms — check for bedbugs, avoid touching TV remotes and uncovered glassware, ignore the free toiletries, and say hi to your neighbors. “No. 1, make sure your hotel is not on the … Read more

Here’s the one thing you should do immediately when you enter a hotel room

Here’s the one thing you should do immediately when you enter a hotel room

Good night, sleep tight — but first, make sure the bed bugs won’t bite. The first thing most of us do when we walk into a hotel room — most likely after a long day of travel — is the wrong thing, travel experts say. Don’t flop on the bed and turn on the TV, according … Read more

These dirty cities have the worst bed bug infestations — see where NYC ranks on the list of shame

These dirty cities have the worst bed bug infestations — see where NYC ranks on the list of shame

This list is sure to make your skin crawl. Orkin, a pest control company, has released their annual ranking of the most bed bug-infested cities in the US. The notorious list is based on the metro areas where the company provided the most treatments for the unwanted pests in the last year. Chicago took the … Read more

How often you should be washing your sheets — to avoid stuffy noses

How often you should be washing your sheets — to avoid stuffy noses

Clean sheets could mean a clean bill of health. Experts are warning that not changing your sheets weekly can lead to ear, nose and throat problems, with a stuffy nose being one common effect. “Though it may seem like a no-brainer, you’d be surprised at how many people don’t change their sheets on a weekly … Read more

Need to kill bedbugs? This is the best temperature to wash your sheets

Need to kill bedbugs? This is the best temperature to wash your sheets

Here’s how to sleep tight — and not let the bedbugs bite. French officials have been warning of a “widespread” outbreak of bedbugs amid Paris fashion week — which wrapped up earlier this month. Mattresses piled up on sidewalks, and a cautious commuter even wore a hazmat suit on a train as New Yorkers worried … Read more

Average homeowner finds bugs and pests this many times per week

Average homeowner finds bugs and pests this many times per week

When bugs or pests cross their path, one in 10 Americans enter “exterminator mode” faster than you can say “buzz off.” More specifically, according to a new survey of 2,000 homeowners or renters with a yard or lawn, 15% of respondents will squish a bug regardless of where they see it — inside or outside. That … Read more

OnlyFans influencer reveals bedbug infestation in AirBnb: ‘Crawling up her neck’

OnlyFans influencer reveals bedbug infestation in AirBnb: ‘Crawling up her neck’

One of Australia’s most popular influencers has shared the “disgusting” experience she had while traveling through Europe. TikTok and OnlyFans star Anna Paul was staying at an AirBnb with her family in Amsterdam last week when she found tiny bugs in the bed. “When my mama lay down in bed last night, little bugs started … Read more

I snagged an $8K ‘bubble’ sofa in the trash — but I’m no ‘bed bug queen’

I snagged an K ‘bubble’ sofa in the trash — but I’m no ‘bed bug queen’

One man’s $8,000 trash has become this woman’s treasure — and the reason haters are trashing her social media.  When a trendy New Yorker found that a $7,985 Roche Bobois curved bubble sofa had been abandoned on the sidewalk of a city street, she cleaned the jettisoned finery and moved it into her apartment.  But … Read more