Philadelphia in top 3 worst cities for bed bugs

• The data was collected from Dec. 1, 2021 through Nov. 30, 2022.

The big picture: Philadelphia showed a slight improvement, down a spot from last year when the city ranked second in the nation.

• Chicago remains No. 1 spot for the third year in a row. Los Angeles saw the biggest jump this year, up seven spots to put it in the top five.

Some tips to prevent bed bugs: Inspect mattress tags/seams, behind baseboards, headboards, outlets and picture frames for bugs.

• Make sure to examine all secondhand furniture before bringing it inside your home.