"Chicago's Unwelcome Roommate: City Struggles with Soaring Bedbug Infestations. For the second consecutive year, Chicago has taken the unwelcome top spot as the US city with the most bedbug infestations per capita. The city's high population density, rapid resident turnover, and sweltering summer temperatures have created a perfect storm for the pesky insects to thrive. As the summer months approach, residents and visitors alike are bracing themselves for the possibility of encountering these unwanted critters in their homes, hotels, and public spaces. With the city's dense housing market and high volume of travelers, the fight against bedbugs is an ongoing battle for Chicago's residents and authorities."
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.
