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50 US cities with highest rates of bed bugs include popular vacation spots

A new report lists the top 50 cities in the U.S. with the highest rate of bed bug infestations — and many of them are popular vacation destinations.

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What happened A new report lists the top 50 cities in the U.S. with the highest rate of bed bug infestations — and many of them are popular vacation destinations.
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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 8, 7:26 PM

50 US cities with highest rates of bed bugs include popular vacation spots

A new report lists the top 50 cities in the U.S. with the highest rate of bed bug infestations — and many of them are popular vacation destinations.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 8, 7:26 PM

50 US cities with highest rates of bed bugs include popular vacation spots

A new report lists the top 50 cities in the U.S. with the highest rate of bed bug infestations — and many of them are popular vacation destinations.

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jul 8, 7:26 PM

50 US cities with highest rates of bed bugs include popular vacation spots

A new report lists the top 50 cities in the U.S. with the highest rate of bed bug infestations — and many of them are popular vacation destinations.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 8, 7:26 PM

50 US cities with highest rates of bed bugs include popular vacation spots

A new report lists the top 50 cities in the U.S. with the highest rate of bed bug infestations — and many of them are popular vacation destinations.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 8, 6:58 PM

50 US cities with highest rates of bed bugs include popular vacation spots

A new report lists the top 50 cities in the U.S. with the highest rate of bed bug infestations — and many of them are popular vacation destinations.

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Jul 8, 6:58 PM: WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 8, 7:26 PM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

Jul 8, 7:26 PM: KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City) joined the source map.

Jul 8, 7:26 PM: WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 5 sources · 1 bucket.