Chicago lands crown as bedbug capital of the US: report
Chicago has been identified as the top-ranking U.S. city for bed bug infestations in a new industry report.
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A 2026 report from Orkin lists Chicago as the city with the highest volume of bed bug reports in the United States. The rankings track the prevalence of these pests across various urban centers.
Coverage from the New York Post, USA Today, WHIO TV, Cleveland.com, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel emphasizes the city-specific rankings. Reports highlight that while some cities like Milwaukee have seen improvements in their standing, others remain high on the list.
Future developments remain dependent on updated data from pest control service providers. Coverage does not yet specify whether these rankings will lead to changes in local municipal sanitation or pest management policies.
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Quick answers
Which city is ranked first for bed bugs in 2026?
Chicago holds the top ranking according to the report.
Has Milwaukee's ranking changed?
Yes, coverage indicates that Milwaukee's ranking has improved, though it remains among the cities listed.
What data is used for these rankings?
The rankings are based on reports by Orkin.
Coverage (11)
- Buffalo crawls up Orkin's list of bedbug hotspots WGRZ · 15h ago
- Tampa ranks among top 50 cities with bed bugs for 1st time WFLA · 15h ago
- Don't let the bed bugs bite! Orkin lists worst cities for bed bugs USA Today · 15h ago
- Columbus among the worst cities in the country for bed bugs, report says 10TV · 15h ago
- Pittsburgh creeps into top 10 U.S. cities plagued with bedbugs Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 15h ago
- 50 US cities with highest rates of bed bugs include popular vacation spots WMUR · 15h ago
- Milwaukee still among worst US cities for bed bugs, even as ranking improves Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 15h ago
- Orkin names worst cities for bed bugs in 2026: See where Cleveland, other Ohio cities rank Cleveland.com · 15h ago
- A ‘souvenir’ not to bring home; How does Dayton rank amongst the worst cities for bed bugs? WHIO TV · 15h ago
- Where Pittsburgh ranks among worst cities for bed bugs in 2026 USA Today · 15h ago
- Chicago lands crown as bedbug capital of the US: report New York Post · 15h ago
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