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Germany’s 2026 Pest Report Finds Berlin Bedbug Hotspot, Wasps Still No. 1

Experts cite climate, travel and dense housing as the main drivers of the shifting pest patterns.

Overview

  • The Schädlingsreport 2026 analyzes roughly 20,000 SchädlingsHero customer inquiries from 2024–2025 to map national and regional trends.
  • Wasps remain the most-reported pest at about 30% of inquiries nationwide, with Brandenburg showing the highest share at roughly 41%.
  • Berlin accounts for around 37% of all bedbug reports in Germany, while bedbugs rose nationally to nearly 19% of inquiries.
  • Silverfish and paperfish increased to about 6% of cases, with notable gains in Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia and broader rises across several states.
  • Seasonal activity is shifting earlier and lasting longer, peaking in June–July, rising again in September and staying elevated into late autumn, while Berlin cockroach inquiries grew from about 6% to 9%.