Orkin releases ranking of most mosquito-prone
cities and continues to combat the pest through its partnership
with American Red Cross this summer
ATLANTA, May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Aspiring celebrities aren't the only ones
flocking to Los Angeles—the city is claiming the top spot on
Orkin's Top 50 Mosquito Cities List. New
York City, Chicago,
Dallas and Atlanta rounded out this year's top five
cities. Of the 50 cities on the list, California was represented the most, with five
cities making the top 50: Los
Angeles (1), San
Francisco (9), Sacramento (22), San Diego (27), and Fresno (50).
This year's data was collected by tracking new residential
mosquito treatments from April 1,
2023, to March 31, 2024. This
data helps Orkin better understand how likely homeowners in each
city are to have a mosquito problem.
- Los Angeles, Calif.
- New York, N.Y.
- Chicago, Ill.
- Dallas, Texas
- Atlanta, Ga.
- Houston,
Texas
- Washington, D.C.
- Philadelphia,
Pa.
- San Francisco, Cali.
- Detroit, Mich.
- Seattle,
Wash.
- Tampa, Fla.
- Orlando, Fla.
- Phoenix, Az.
- Miami, Fla.
- Denver, Colo.
- Minneapolis, Minn.
- Charlotte, N.C.
- Cleveland,
Ohio
- Raleigh, N.C.
- Boston, Mass.
- Sacramento,
Calif.
- Baltimore, Md.
- St. Louis, Mo.
- Nashville, Tenn.
- San Antonio, Texas
- San Diego,
Calif.
- Indianapolis, Ind.
- Greenville, S.C.
- Austin, Texas
- West Palm Beach,
Fla.
- Columbus, Ohio
- Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Portland,
Ore.
- Kansas City, Mo.
- Oklahoma City, Okla.
- Hartford, Conn.
- Cincinnati,
Ohio
- Norfolk, Va.
- New Orleans,
La.
- Milwaukee, Wis.
- Greensboro, S.C.
- Albuquerque, N.M.
- Pittsburgh,
Pa.
- Memphis, Tenn.
- Knoxville, Tenn.
- Richmond, Va.
- Jacksonville,
Fla.
- Tulsa, Okla.
- Fresno, Calif.
Mosquitoes thrive in warm, damp environments, which is why
they become more of an issue in the spring and summer. Mosquitoes
are drawn to standing water as a breeding ground to lay their eggs.
These pests reproduce quickly, with mosquito larva reaching the
adult stage in a matter of days or weeks.
Mosquitoes aren't just a nuisance—they're dangerous. They are
the deadliest animal on earth, causing more than 600,000
malaria-related deaths around the world each year, according to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mosquitoes also spread
other serious illnesses, including West Nile virus, Eastern Equine
Encephalitis, and Zika, all of which are threats to humans and
animals.
"Preventative services are the best way to reduce the risk that
mosquitoes present," said Frank
Meek, Orkin entomologist. "By targeting the problem at its
source, homeowners can reduce the risk of mosquito-transmitted
illnesses for their families and their communities."
To help combat this problem, Orkin is teaming up with the
American Red Cross for its annual Mosquitoes Don't Deserve a Drop
campaign. This initiative helps bring awareness to the health risks
associated with mosquitoes, while also maintaining the country's
blood supply. For every mosquito control service purchased
between May 20 to June 30, 2024,
Orkin will donate $25 to the Red
Cross, up to $250,000. This is the
perfect window of time to begin pest control services as mosquito
activity increases, and customers can know their treatment is
helping a greater cause.
Regular treatments are just one way homeowners can help repel
mosquitos around their properties. Additional tips to prevent
mosquito bites include:
- Wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
- Apply an EPA-registered mosquito repellent containing products
such as DEET, picaridin or IR3535.
- Eliminate standing water in rain gutters, potted plants, wading
pools, and other outdoor items.
- Regularly refresh water in pet water bowls and bird baths to
prevent stagnation.
For more mosquito facts and prevention tips, visit
Orkin.com.
About Orkin, LLC
Founded in 1901, Atlanta-based
Orkin is an industry leader in essential pest control services and
protection against termite damage, rodents and insects. Orkin has
358 owned and operated branch offices and 47 franchises in the U.S.
The company also has international franchises and subsidiaries in
Canada, Europe, Central
America, South America, the
Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia, the Mediterranean, Africa, and Mexico. Orkin is committed to protecting
public health by helping prevent and control pests as well as
educating consumers on the potential health risks posed by these
pests. As such, since 2020, Orkin has partnered with the American
Red Cross® to inform the public
about the health threats of mosquitoes while boosting our country's
blood supply through monetary contributions and blood donations.
Orkin is committed to hiring the world's best to help protect the
places where we live, work and play. Learn more about careers at
Orkin here. Visit Orkin.com for additional information.
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