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North Carolina Bed Bug News

Stay informed with the latest North Carolina bed bug news, reports, and public health updates affecting homeowners, renters, travelers, and property managers across the state. This page aggregates recent bed bug outbreaks, infestation trends, university housing alerts, hotel reports, pest control studies, and local news coverage from trusted media and government sources.

Bed bugs continue to be a growing concern in North Carolina cities and college communities, including Raleigh, Greenville, Jacksonville, Wilmington, and surrounding areas. By monitoring current news and emerging trends, residents can better understand where bed bug activity is increasing, how infestations spread, and what steps to take to protect homes, apartments, hotels, and rental properties.

Check back often for the most recent NC bed bug headlines, prevention guidance, and real-world case reports impacting communities throughout North Carolina.

Duplin County EMS station treated three times after reported bed bugs - WCTI

September 22, 2026

Duplin County EMS station treated three times after reported bed bugs  WCTI


Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here’s what to do about them - AP News

August 15, 2026

Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here’s what to do about them  AP News


2 NC cities rank among worst in the US for bed bugs, Orkin says. Here’s where - Raleigh News & Observer

July 16, 2026

2 NC cities rank among worst in the US for bed bugs, Orkin says. Here’s where  Raleigh News & Observer


SC has 2 of the worst cities in the US for bed bugs in 2026, Orkin says. Here’s where - The State

July 14, 2026

SC has 2 of the worst cities in the US for bed bugs in 2026, Orkin says. Here’s where  The State


Greenville and this SC city among the worst for bed bugs in US - Greenville Online

July 13, 2026

Greenville and this SC city among the worst for bed bugs in US  Greenville Online


Florida metros on worst cities for bed bugs list. What bites look like - Tallahassee Democrat

July 13, 2026

Florida metros on worst cities for bed bugs list. What bites look like  Tallahassee Democrat


3 New York cities rank among America's worst for bed bug infestations - Democrat and Chronicle

July 13, 2026

3 New York cities rank among America's worst for bed bug infestations  Democrat and Chronicle


Bed bug infestation forces evacuation of Forsyth County courtroom, delays over 300 cases - WXLV

July 10, 2026

Bed bug infestation forces evacuation of Forsyth County courtroom, delays over 300 cases  WXLV


These 2 NC cities among U.S. bed bug hotspots, Orkin reports - The Asheville Citizen Times

July 10, 2026

These 2 NC cities among U.S. bed bug hotspots, Orkin reports  The Asheville Citizen Times


A South Carolina beach town is new to Orkin's 50 worst cities for bed bugs - WLTX

July 9, 2026

A South Carolina beach town is new to Orkin's 50 worst cities for bed bugs  WLTX


Don't let the bed bugs bite! Orkin lists worst cities for bed bugs - USA Today

July 9, 2026

Don't let the bed bugs bite! Orkin lists worst cities for bed bugs  USA Today


Possible bed bugs inside Forsyth County courtroom prompt hundreds of cases to be continued - wfmynews2.com

July 9, 2026

Possible bed bugs inside Forsyth County courtroom prompt hundreds of cases to be continued  wfmynews2.com


Where Pittsburgh ranks among worst cities for bed bugs in 2026 - USA Today

July 9, 2026

Where Pittsburgh ranks among worst cities for bed bugs in 2026  USA Today


North Carolina courthouse closed due to bedbug investigation - WYFF

July 7, 2026

North Carolina courthouse closed due to bedbug investigation  WYFF


NC DMV opens temporary Durham office while it deals with bed bug infestation - Raleigh News & Observer

July 7, 2026

NC DMV opens temporary Durham office while it deals with bed bug infestation  Raleigh News & Observer


Possible bed bug issue closes Rutherford County Courthouse - WLOS

July 6, 2026

Possible bed bug issue closes Rutherford County Courthouse  WLOS


Bedbugs force closure of western NC courthouse - WSPA 7News

July 6, 2026

Bedbugs force closure of western NC courthouse  WSPA 7News


NC DMV office shut down by bed bugs, area sealed off for the rest of week after discovery in Durham - ABC11 News

June 29, 2026

NC DMV office shut down by bed bugs, area sealed off for the rest of week after discovery in Durham  ABC11 News


Bedbugs shut down DMV office in Durham for 2 weeks - Raleigh News & Observer

June 29, 2026

Bedbugs shut down DMV office in Durham for 2 weeks  Raleigh News & Observer


Bed bugs to close Durham DMV driver's license office for weeks - WRAL

June 26, 2026

Bed bugs to close Durham DMV driver's license office for weeks  WRAL

 

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