Top Pests of 2023: See Which Pests Made the List!
The National Pest Management Association reveals the most popular pests from this year
FAIRFAX, Va. (December 13, 2023) – The year is almost wrapped up and 2023 was quite the season of pest activity! In reviewing annual data collected from artificial intelligence research, online surveys with The Harris Poll, social media trends, website analytics of its consumer site PestWorld.org and more, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has determined the top pests of 2023. And the awards go to…
2023 Top Pests in The Home: This list reveals the pests Americans encountered the most in their homes this year, according to an NPMA online survey conducted by The Harris Poll.
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Spiders
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Ants
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Flies
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Mosquitoes
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Cockroaches
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Rodents (e.g., rats, mice)
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Occasional invaders (e.g., house centipedes, moths, silverfish, stinkbugs, spotted lanternflies)
Most Terrifying Pests of 2023: From Musophobia to Cnidophobia, these are the pests Americans are most afraid of encountering in their homes, according to an NPMA online survey conducted by The Harris Poll
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Rodents (e.g., rats, mice)
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Cockroaches
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Spiders
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Bed bugs
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Stinging insects (e.g., wasps, hornets)
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Nuisance wildlife (e.g., raccoons, squirrels, snakes)
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Termites
Most Viral Pests of 2023: Blowing up on social media is no easy feat! These pests were the talk of the town on TikTok this year.
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Bed bugs
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Occasional invaders (i.e., house centipedes, silverfish, stinkbugs,)
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Termites
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Rodents
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Cockroaches
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Ticks
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Mosquitoes
Trendiest Pests on Social Media in 2023: Across multiple social media platforms and conversations, these pests consistently emerged on top
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Rodents
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Termites
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Cockroaches
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Bed Bugs
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Ticks
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Stinging Insects
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Mosquitoes
Buggiest States of 2023: In my zip code?! Here are the states with the highest number of pest engagements this year.
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New Mexico
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West Virginia
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Virginia
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New York
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Louisiana
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Montana
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Maryland
Top Health and Home Pest Concerns of 2023: Pests pose serious threats to health and property and can even transmit diseases, including Lyme Disease, West Nile Virus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and more. These pests were particularly concerning this year.
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Rodents
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Mosquitoes
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Bats
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Ticks
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Fleas
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Bed bugs
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Cockroaches
“Heading into the new year, pests will continue to pose a threat to health and property,” says Jim Fredericks, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for NPMA. “It is important for Americans to remain vigilant to ensure their home and family is protected.”
If you suspect an infestation in or around your home, contact a licensed pest professional. For more information about NPMA’s top pests of 2023 and how to prevent them, visit www.PestWorld.org.
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