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Michigan Travel Alert: 4 Cities Make Orkin's Top 50 Bed Bug Infested List
Lansing joins three other Michigan destinations on the dubious annual ranking, prompting travel tips to avoid these pests.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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With Spring Break just around the corner, Orkin has released its annual list of the 50 most bed bug-infested cities in the U.S., and four of them are in Michigan. Lansing is making its first appearance on the list, joining Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo as Michigan destinations travelers should be wary of when it comes to these tiny blood-sucking pests.
Why it matters
Bed bugs can be a major nuisance for travelers, causing itchy bites, disrupting sleep, and potentially leading to the spread of the insects to one's home. As Michigan cities continue to rank highly on this list, it's important for spring break travelers to take precautions to avoid bringing bed bugs back from their trips.
The details
Orkin determines its rankings based on the number of bed bug treatments its professionals performed in each city over the past year. The list includes both large metropolitan areas as well as smaller cities across the country. While Michigan has seen improvements in some cities over time, the continued presence of multiple Michigan destinations on the top 50 list indicates an ongoing issue that travelers need to be aware of.
- Orkin released its 2026 list of the 50 most bed bug-infested cities in early 2026.
The players
Orkin
A pest control company that releases an annual ranking of the 50 U.S. cities with the most bed bug infestations based on the number of treatments its professionals performed in each city over the past year.
What’s next
Travelers should carefully inspect their hotel rooms for signs of bed bugs before unpacking, keep luggage off the floor, and take precautions when returning home to avoid bringing any unwanted pests back with them.
The takeaway
As Michigan continues to struggle with bed bug infestations, spring break travelers need to be vigilant about checking for these pests and taking preventative measures to avoid bringing them home. The state's prominence on Orkin's annual list underscores the ongoing challenge of controlling these resilient insects.
