Chicago Again Tops Orkin's 2026 Bed Bug Infestation List; Tampa, Myrtle Beach Debut
ROL•Rollins Inc.’s Orkin service reports Chicago retains the top spot on its 2026 bed bug infestation list, followed by Los Angeles, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis. Tampa, Myrtle Beach and Kansas City join the top 50 while Ohio leads with six ranked metros, underscoring increased seasonal treatment demand.
1. Top Bed Bug Hotspots
Chicago retained its number one position in Orkin’s 2026 bed bug treatment list, with Los Angeles, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis rounding out the top five, based on treatment data from May 12, 2025 to May 12, 2026.
2. New Entrants and Regional Trends
Tampa, Myrtle Beach and Kansas City debuted in the top 50 while six Ohio metros secured spots, highlighting infestation clusters in major vacation destinations and Midwestern markets.
3. Implications for Rollins’ Pest Control Demand
High bed bug activity in densely populated and high‐traffic travel markets suggests stronger seasonal demand for Rollins’ pest control services during the summer travel period.
