DALLAS (KDAF) — Summer’s here, but in Texas, it’s bringing more rashes than relaxation thanks to brutal seasonal allergies and annoying outdoor pests.
Skin relief experts Ivarest analyzed allergy severity, pest control demand, poison ivy prevalence, and bug spray search trends to rank the 100 itchiest cities in America.
Dallas is the 8th itchiest city in the U.S., followed by Austin (14th), Houston (15th), McAllen (23rd), San Antonio (26th), and El Paso (46th).
Dallas ranks 13th in the nation for seasonal allergy severity, making it one of the hardest-hit cities for allergy sufferers. Houston (26th), McAllen (27th), San Antonio (37th), Austin (45th), and El Paso (50th) also rank among highest seasonal allergy severity.
With seasonal allergies, poison ivy, and pest problems peaking, this ranking offers helpful insight for Dallas locals navigating summer irritants, as well as those planning to travel and hoping to avoid the itchiest destinations.
