Chicago lands crown as bedbug capital of the US: report
Chicago topped the dubious list of US cities with the most bedbug infestations per capita — with the Windy City's dense housing, high resident and traveler turnover and high summer temperatures again creating the perfect breeding ground for mahogany flats.
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- Primary source: NY Post
- Published: Jul 9, 2026, 3:44 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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