Texas has seen bed bug pressure in several cities, with Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston showing up repeatedly in recent reports. A broader 2025 Texas pest-control study also highlighted Frisco, Brownsville, McKinney, Fort Worth, and Denton as cities with especially sharp spikes in bed bug treatment searches.
Cities mentioned in recent reports
- Dallas-Fort Worth, ranked 5th worst in the U.S. in a 2025 Terminix-based report.
- Houston, also in the top 10 in that same report.
- Frisco, Brownsville, McKinney, Fort Worth, and Denton, each showing major demand increases for bed bug treatment in Texas search data.
What the trend suggests
The reports point to a statewide rise in bed bug concerns rather than one isolated outbreak. Travel, dense housing, and moving used furniture are common reasons these infestations spread quickly in urban and suburban areas.
Practical response
If bed bugs are suspected, the most effective next steps are hot-wash and high-heat drying for bedding, vacuuming, sealing cracks, and calling a licensed exterminator if the problem persists.
Mattress encasements and repeated inspection are also commonly recommended to stop hidden eggs from restarting an infestation.
Sources:
- https://kpel965.com/texas-cities-worst-for-bed-bugs/
- https://hawxpestcontrol.com/online-searches-bed-bug-treatments-311-texas/
