Overview
- Orkin released its 2026 Bed Bug Cities List on Tuesday based on where the company performed the most bed bug treatments from May 12, 2025, to May 12, 2026.
- Chicago ranked No. 1 for the sixth straight year, followed by Los Angeles at No. 2, with Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis rounding out the top five.
- Ohio is the most represented state with six cities in the top 50, and several vacation destinations including Tampa, Myrtle Beach and Kansas City entered the list for the first time.
- The report highlights notable year-to-year movement, with Nashville and Oklahoma City each climbing 10 spots while Youngstown, Omaha and Knoxville fell significantly.
- Orkin frames the list as both a warning and a service pitch, explaining that bed bugs hitchhike on luggage and personal items, recommending room inspections, luggage precautions and prompt professional treatment when infestations are suspected.