Buzzed: Texas Has 3 of Top 10 'Buggiest' Cities Across the US

The heat doesn't just make us uncomfortable. Summertime in Texas also means more things that crawl, fly, and sting are at large and ready to party.

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Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the insects. The Lone Star State has 3 of the cities with the most bug-related issues across the nation.

3 Signs of Pests Inside

Most pest control companies agree on the following three things to determine if you have an insect problem in your house. Active pests: you see bugs moving around your home on a regular basis (for example, you keep finding ants in the kitchen or bathroom); Dead pests: you have dead bugs on window ledges and counters regularly; Pest droppings: you find what looks like grains of black pepper (roach waste) or sawdust (carpenter ant droppings).

10 Buggiest Cities in America

According to Thumbtack, a home improvement app, these are the buggiest cities in the United States, based on data from millions of home projects from across all 50 states.

#10 - Tampa, Florida
# 9 - Orlando, Florida
# 8 - Baltimore, Maryland
# 7 - West Palm Beach, Florida
# 6 - Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
# 5 - Houston, Texas
# 4 - Austin, Texas
# 3 - Washington, D.C.
# 2 - Atlanta, Georgia
# 1 - Dallas, Texas

How To Keep Bugs Out Of Your Home

Here’s three ways to avoid giving out the keys to the roach motel, as well as discouraging other pests:

Store food in airtight containers and clean up spills as soon as they happen.
Fix leaking pipes or slow drains, then seal gaps and cracks wherever you find them.
Get rid of standing water – mosquitos only need a ½ inch depth to breed.

Helpful Slithering: Which Snakes Could Help or Harm in Texas?

Not all snakes are bad. Some Texas snakes actually do a lot to help humans out, even if we don't always see or appreciate it. Then again, some snakes can do a lot of harm. Here's a quick rundown.

The Top 10 Worst Places to Live in Texas

While it's always a good idea to know about areas with the lowest crime rates and best recreational opportunities when you are looking for a place to live, it’s also important to know which places to avoid. Even if you move to a neighborhood with a low crime rate, you could also be close to less safe communities.

Here are the top 10 worst places to live in Texas according to moneyinc.com.