# Traveling Soon? These Are the US Cities With the Worst Bed Bug Infestations

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-26 03:29 UTC · Category: Business · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 2.8

## Executive Summary
Recent reports identify the U.S. cities most affected by bed bug infestations, including one city holding the top spot for six consecutive years.

## Intelligence Brief
New rankings have identified the U.S. cities experiencing the worst bed bug infestations. One specific city has been ranked as the worst in the country for the sixth year in a row.


Coverage from Travel + Leisure, People.com, and Martha Stewart focuses on the national rankings for travelers. Regional reports from The Des Moines Register and NBC4 WCMH-TV highlight the impact on specific locations, noting that two Iowa cities and Columbus are among those ranked.


Future updates may provide the specific names of the cities and the full list of rankings as travelers prepare for upcoming trips.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### How long has the worst-ranked city held its position?
The city ranked as the worst for bed bug infestations has held the No. 1 spot for six years in a row.

### Which states are mentioned in the coverage?
Coverage specifically mentions cities in Iowa.

### Which other city is mentioned in the rankings?
Columbus is mentioned in reports regarding its rank among the worst cities for bed bugs.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
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## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel + Leisure | This City Has the Worst Bed Bug Problem in the U.S.—and It’s Ranked No. 1 for the Sixth Year in a Row | 2026-07-24 14:54 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPV0pMX0lRc0lDR3ZSNC1ZOG9oS2hTSFZGMEJPak0tRkdFRGxMVUZHbjRGQmZDN055M2RzS2llTUhhSG1rTkNoM2dsQmYzbF8wMnBlbUNHcjk3VmVHRk93UWRpUDZqYzRlOVY3VU1qUks4c1otOG1EN19CakhnUUZuTjB5bVd0OU9OMk1TY3UtQ05uSGJmdFE?oc=5) |
| The Des Moines Register | Two Iowa cities are among the nation's worst for bed bug infestations | 2026-07-24 14:54 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3wFBVV95cUxPQmg0bUpMaW1xcC1WS1M4V1pYa1VQN2Q2dUFTS3lSVUoyMjRmSGRUbGNINE9uWnd0czNuOUgtWThPbnFlOUlqaVVJN3lZeTlWWVZQT2hrRlBPUUFZS3ppQnJoTlJzLXRNdUdHbHNZS2hlLUI0OFdVTmZIYnNoZ1dzem5GRXM2T3hxdnN3U2E1aktQc2g1UEduVnJTV3pHY3FhbFJuMWh1NjN2N2U5ZHR4Tzd4V2FrN2F1cGxBcWdlWUlfcmphSlpHNUl0NHlqTmw0U0tNWGtXQ19jUm1LWVJZ?oc=5) |
| People.com | This U.S. City Was Just Declared the Worst for Bed Bug Infestations for the 6th Year in a Row | 2026-07-24 14:54 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPZW50b1FBNjhyQzZURGJmNm1wZmNWQlNyNERjcktPNTJtNnNtdTUyUl9MczRVQnVKUEYtdndaT3ZJcnBKVWNfSEdKczdqdXFWYzI5Ql9STGJ6NVBVVGFhNXhEWVFZdTdMNkZIMTROQ0NOdG0tRkEybEFCT2NEQ1BrcWpfTlNLcFFsM2NTMG1RdVFnOWh0QVppUGhuSm9yNnZaMnRaVnk0LW9wMDF5RFE?oc=5) |
| NBC4 WCMH-TV | Where Columbus ranks among worst cities for bed bugs | 2026-07-24 14:54 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxQbVRyZHFkRk5GcGpGZmtOX2FVOExNa1lUU3ZPeFBTSWFkd1FrSzE3eTl3NjRjMTZaeTJwSHB0YzJzN19kOTk1WjZrSUJXd1lILWtXbVBmN281OFExWF9MVEFnb2ZMb04zdVJvdUttSGpfYUtoWXNjUVRwYVA2blotZWpBVkJZYWPSAYwBQVVfeXFMTWZvVmp3RXZtblB4X3NyQ0FPVnV1SlNvZm1lU3VkSFVpelJvZkNURnpqRk50N1hMUGpqbjljdGVTd2NSeFBXXzlwN1VPR19WcllkNDU3VHptSW1BRnY4OGVkbVluZ1lsNTBlOUMxQ3BrRG9PRFNPQ1hSUmk5SVctZGtaX19oOTBJNjhPYTg?oc=5) |
| marthastewart.com | Traveling Soon? These Are the US Cities With the Worst Bed Bug Infestations | 2026-07-24 14:54 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxPQVBGdjFMeHF3SGkwTTlranRFd3ZiMndYYm1uQlVNTjRLZDA2NENwcVhkQWYwVUpDUndIQ1o4YzFyS3FMdHdfNFctNXZldjAtOWtJREI1cVgtdmxyOXNzdlBnSEJGMG0xS0pheEdlLUhKeG1xVWlETmVHbml5ak1UNmtRWERYb0I3bmRtN25R?oc=5) |

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