Chicago lands crown as bedbug capital of the US: report
Chicago has been identified as the top US city for bedbug activity in the latest industry report from Orkin.
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Orkin has released its 2026 ranking of bedbug hotspots across the United States. Chicago holds the top position on this list. The report identifies 50 cities nationwide experiencing high rates of infestations, including various popular vacation destinations.
Coverage from outlets including the New York Post, USA Today, WGRZ, and Cleveland.com highlights the inclusion of cities such as Buffalo, Tampa, Milwaukee, Dayton, and Pittsburgh in the top 50. Reporting emphasizes that for Tampa, this marks the first appearance on the list. Future developments will depend on whether cities implement new pest control measures or if local rankings shift in subsequent industry reports.
The current coverage does not specify the exact criteria used for the 2026 data collection beyond the attribution to Orkin.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 44d ago.
Quick answers
Which city is ranked as the bedbug capital of the US?
According to reports, Chicago holds the top ranking.
How many cities are included in the Orkin report?
The report ranks 50 US cities.
Is Tampa included in the latest ranking?
Yes, coverage indicates Tampa appears on the list for the first time.
Coverage (9)
- Buffalo crawls up Orkin's list of bedbug hotspots WGRZ · 46d ago
- 50 US cities with highest rates of bed bugs include popular vacation spots WMUR · 46d ago
- Tampa ranks among top 50 cities with bed bugs for 1st time WFLA · 46d ago
- Don't let the bed bugs bite! Orkin lists worst cities for bed bugs USA Today · 46d ago
- Milwaukee still among worst US cities for bed bugs, even as ranking improves Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 46d ago
- A ‘souvenir’ not to bring home; How does Dayton rank amongst the worst cities for bed bugs? WHIO TV · 46d ago
- Orkin names worst cities for bed bugs in 2026: See where Cleveland, other Ohio cities rank Cleveland.com · 46d ago
- Where Pittsburgh ranks among worst cities for bed bugs in 2026 USA Today · 46d ago
- Chicago lands crown as bedbug capital of the US: report New York Post · 46d ago
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