Illinois Bed Bug Problem Improves and Rockford Stays Off the List

Illinois Bed Bug Problem Improves in Latest Terminix Report

Illinois has a bedbug problem, but it's not as bad as it used to be.

A new report from Terminix ranks Chicago as the 13th worst in America for bed bugs.

READ MORE: What Is Causing The Bed Bug Surge In Illinois Cities?

Chicago Drops Out of Top 10 Worst Cities for Bed Bugs

Now, that’s not great, but at least it’s not top ten anymore. Hey, progress! Besides Chicago, Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur all ranked #46 on the list.

Which Illinois Cities Made the Bed Bug Rankings

If you live here, be happy because that’s it. Not one other Illinois city cracked the top 50, which obviously means Rockford is in the clear. No bedbugs in Rockford.

READ MORE: Does Your Illinois Destination Have Bed Bugs? See Recent Reports

Why Bed Bug Numbers Are Increasing Nationwide

The rankings are based on how many treatments Terminix had to administer in 2025, and they say increased travel is part of what’s been driving larger bed bug numbers.

Are Bed Bugs Really a Problem in Rockford?

So, you know I was joking about Rockford being bed bug-free, right? They’re still out there, just not as many in the Forest City.

And if you’re looking for a silver lining to your day, that might be the best thing you’ll hear today.

Check out last year's rankings from Orkin to see just how bad the bed bug problem in Chicago really is/was.