North Carolina City Makes Top Bed Bug List

The Windy City is settling in as the #1 city on Orkin’s Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List for the third year in a row. Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia hold onto the top three spots, ranking first, second and third, respectively. Los Angeles saw the largest jump this year, moving up seven spots into the Top Five, with Cleveland (#4) and Raleigh (#20) each moving up the list by four spots.

Charlotte did make the list. It came in at number 14.

Typically, bed bugs are 3/16 inch long, red to dark brown in color, and are mostly nocturnal insects that come out of hiding to take blood meals from sleeping humans. These pests are hematophagous, which means blood is their only food source. They can travel from place to place with ease, clinging to items such as luggage, purses, and other personal belongings.

Top Bed Bug Cities... (According to a new survey by Orkin)

With the cost of college soaring, high school seniors and those looking to go back to school have tough decisions to make. In many circumstances, it doesn't make sense to go to a 4-year University. Whether you are looking to take a more specialized career path or just knock out some credits before transferring over to another institution to finish your degree. Regardless of your motivation community college is a great option and one that many people choose to pursue. Additionally, community colleges are cheaper than even in-state schools and have 100% admission rates. This makes them accessible to more prospective students. But which school should you go to? There are many community colleges in North Carolina. Some of your decision may depend on the field you'd like to study. There is also a discrepancy in cost between different schools. Location of course also is an important factor as students at community colleges do not live on campus. That's why Niche created its Community College Rankings. Keep reading to see the top 25 highest-rated community colleges in North Carolina.

On this list, you'll find public junior colleges, public technical schools, and all other public 2-year colleges. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

Location: Bolivia, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $7,400

Location: Charlotte, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $6,652

Location: Salisbury, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $3,451

Location: Whiteville, NC

Acceptance Rate: 110%

Net Cost: $4,534

Location: Raleigh, NC

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Net Cost: $5,269

Location: Hamlet, NC

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Net Cost: $4,984

Location: Rocky Mount, NC

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Net Cost: $6,321

Location: Kinston, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $4,836

Location: Jamestown, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $10,857

Location: Roxboro, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $2,844

Location: Smithfield, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $5,735

Location: Dobson, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $7,196

Location: Elizabeth City, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $,4613

Location: Weldon, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $3,514

Location: Thomasville, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $7,922

Location: Morganton, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $5,093

Location: Asheboro, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $6,58

Location: Shelby, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $1,048

Location: Clinton, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $10,312

Location: Albemarle, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $6,219

Location: Flat Rock, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $7,924

Location: Pinehurst, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $8,967

Location: Goldsboro, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $5,900

Location: Sylva, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $5,562

Location: New Bern, NC

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Net Cost: $6,967