Chicago Lands Unwanted Crown as America’s Bedbug Capital, New Report Finds

Chicago has once again earned an unfortunate distinction, topping the list of U.S. cities with the highest bed bug activity, according to a newly released report from pest control company Orkin.

The annual 2026 Bed Bug Cities List ranked Chicago as the nation’s leading hotspot for bed bug treatments, marking another year at the top of the rankings. Los Angeles, Detroit, Cleveland, and Indianapolis rounded out the top five cities with the highest reported activity. ()