WASHINGTON (WJLA) — It's a distinction DC probably wasn't expecting as the city earned the number one spot on Orkin's bed bug cities list for 2020.

The District passed Baltimore, which came in second place on the list. Baltimore was previously ranked number one on Orkin's bed bug cities list for three years.

According to Orkin, the list is based on cities where crews conduct the most bed bug treatments from Dec. 1, 2018 to Nov. 30, 2019. These rankings look at bed bug treatments performed at homes and businesses.

Bed bugs are known for rapid population growth. Female bed bugs can deposit one to five eggs a day and may lay 200 to 500 eggs in its lifetime. Orkin adds with an ample food source and normal room temperatures, bed bugs can live over 300 days.

HERE IS THE FULL LIST OF BED BUG CITIES FOR THIS YEAR

1. Washington, D.C. (+1)
2. Baltimore (-1)
3. Chicago
4. Los Angeles
5. Columbus, OH
6. New York
7. Detroit (+1)
8. Cincinnati (-1)
9. Indianapolis (+5)
10. Atlanta (-1)
11. Cleveland, OH
12. Philadelphia (-2)
13. San Francisco (-1)
14. Raleigh, NC (-1)
15. Norfolk (+2)
16. Champaign, IL (+7)
17. Dallas (-2)
18. Grand Rapids (+2)
19. Pittsburgh (+6)
20. Charlotte (-1)
21. Richmond, VA (-5)
22. Greenville, SC (-4)
23. Knoxville, TN (-1)
24. Buffalo, NY (-3)
25. Greensboro, NC (-4)
26. Charleston, WV (+5)
27. Denver
28. St. Louis (+2)
29. Nashville (-5)
30. Lansing (+2)
31. Flint (+16)
32. Miami (-3)
33. Milwaukee (-3)
34. Tampa (+1)
35. Omaha (+2)
36. Orlando (+5)
37. Davenport, IA (+5)
38. Houston (-12)
39. Syracuse (-6)
40. Boston (-2)
41. Cedar Rapids, IA (+3)
42. Myrtle Beach (new to list)
43. Seattle (-4)
44. San Diego (+5)
45. Phoenix (-11)
46. Fort Wayne, IN (+2)
47. Las Vegas (-7)
48. Hartford, CT (-5)
49. Dayton, OH (-3)
50. Toledo, OH (new to list)

Orkin listed several tips to prevent bed bugs:

• Inspect your home for bed bugs regularly
• Limit clutter in your household
• Inspect your home routinely
• Check furniture before bringing it in your home
• Wash and dry your bed linens often