Detroit among most bedbug-infested cities in America

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Posted: 06/12/2012

DETROIT (WXYZ) - It's news that will make a person squirm and toss and turn in their sleep.

According to a new report released by Terminex, Detroit ranks among the nation's most bedbug-infested cities.

The new report ranked the Motor City at No. 5 on the list.

Last year, Detroit ranked third.

Terminex created the list after compiling data from their 300 branches across the country.

The top ten cities are listed below.

1) Philadelphia
2) Cincinnati
3) New York City
4) Chicago
5) Detroit
6) Washington D.C.
7) Columbus
8) San Francisco
9) Denver
10) New Haven, CT

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