New Yorkers Warned About The Worst Places For Bed Bugs

A list of the top places with bed bugs just came out, and New York State made the list several times.

Orkin just released its annual list of the hometowns across the nation with the most bed bugs.

Orkin Releases Worst Cities for Bed Bugs In 2026

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The company says bed bugs often hitch rides home in luggage from hotels and vacation rentals.

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Three hometowns across New York State ranked in the top 50. Officials say that many of the top places are top vacation destinations. So even if it's not your hometown, you may have traveled or will travel to a spot soon.

Below are the worst 15 places for bed bugs.

1. Chicago
2. Los Angeles (+2)
3. Detroit
4. Cleveland, Ohio (-2)
5. Indianapolis
6. Springfield, Ill. (+3)
7. Washington, D.C. (-1)
8. Columbus, Ohio
9. Pittsburgh (+3)
10. Grand Rapids, Mich. (-3)
11. Denver (+3)
12. New York (+3)
13. Milwaukee (-3)
14. Baltimore (-3)
15. Cincinnati (-2)
16. Raleigh, N.C. (+7)

Three Hometowns In New York State Make The List

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New York City, Buffalo and Syracuse were the major cities from the Empire State to make the list.

In 2024, New York City had the second most bed bugs. The city that never sleeps dropped 13 spots to 15th in the nation in 2025.

Unfortunately, New York City is climbing the ranks again as it placed 12th this year.

Buffalo, New York moved up two spots in 2026 to 35th in the nation. While Syracuse jumped from 50th in 2025 to 44th in 2026.

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Orkin crafts its annual rankings based on treatment data from metro areas where Orkin performed the most bed bug treatments from May 12, 2025, to May 12, 2026. The list includes both residential and commercial bed bug treatments.

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