The 10 Worst Cities for Bedbugs in the U.S.

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Columbus, Ohio

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Washington, D.C.

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Baltimore, Maryland

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Indianapolis, Indiana

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Detroit, Michigan

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Los Angeles, California

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Cleveland-Akron, Ohio

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PhiladelphiaPennsylvania

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New York, NY

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Chicago, Ilinois

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