Bedbugs and mosquitoes rise as health threats; Orkin, a Rollins Inc. subsidiary since 1964, remains a leading pest-control player with a long track record of university and CDC research partnerships.
Bedbug infestations are rising in the summer, with some scientists suggesting potential links to MRSA. Parallel mosquito-borne diseases remain deadly, with malaria, dengue, and West Nile outbreaks increasing in the US. Public health officials warn that infestations and infections are resurging as travel and urban living alter exposure.