Chicago tops 2026 bedbug rankings, becoming the US’s bedbug capital
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Chicago leads Orkin’s 2026 Bed Bug Cities List with the highest bedbug infestations per capita, followed by Los Angeles, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis. The Midwest is the hardest-hit region, driven by dense housing, high turnover of residents and travelers, and warm summers. Experts recommend quick inspections of hotels or short-term rentals and belongings when traveling to prevent bringing pests home, as bedbugs are tiny, elusive pests that feed on blood and can hitchhike on luggage.
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