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Chicago Tops Bed Bug Infestation List for Fifth Year

7/1/2025

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Chicago has claimed the title of the most bed bug-infested city in the U.S. for the fifth straight year, as revealed in Orkin's 2025 report. Following closely are Cleveland, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Indianapolis. In a troubling twist, a severe infestation in a Massachusetts condominium has prompted a condemnation order, leaving residents in fear and uncertainty.

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Chicago has claimed the title of the most bed bug-infested city in the U.S. for the fifth straight year, as revealed in Orkin's 2025 report. Following closely are Cleveland, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Indianapolis. In a troubling twist, a severe infestation in a Massachusetts condominium has prompted a condemnation order, leaving residents in fear and uncertainty.