America's Itchiest Cities: Terminix Unveils List of Top Mosquito Infested Cities
Terminix has released its annual ranking of the Top 50 Most Mosquito-Infested Cities in the United States, based on 2024 service data from over 300 branches. Los Angeles leads the list, followed by Dallas, New York City, Atlanta, and Houston in the top five positions.
Dr. Sydney Crawley, Principal Vector Scientist at Terminix, emphasizes that mosquitoes pose significant public health risks beyond being mere nuisances. The company provides essential prevention tips, including:
- Installing mosquito traps as part of an integrated management plan
- Removing standing water from containers weekly
- Eliminating post-rainfall standing water in common hotspots
- Using EPA-registered repellents like DEET
- Consulting with pest control professionals
Terminix ha pubblicato la sua classifica annuale delle 50 città più infestate da zanzare negli Stati Uniti, basata sui dati di servizio del 2024 provenienti da oltre 300 filiali. Los Angeles guida la lista, seguita da Dallas, New York City, Atlanta e Houston nelle prime cinque posizioni.
Il Dr. Sydney Crawley, Principal Vector Scientist di Terminix, sottolinea che le zanzare rappresentano significativi rischi per la salute pubblica oltre a essere semplici fastidi. L'azienda fornisce consigli essenziali per la prevenzione, che includono:
- Installare trappole per zanzare come parte di un piano di gestione integrato
- Rimuovere l'acqua stagnante dai contenitori settimanalmente
- Eliminare l'acqua stagnante dopo la pioggia nei punti critici comuni
- Utilizzare repellenti registrati dall'EPA come il DEET
- Consultare professionisti del controllo dei parassiti
Terminix ha publicado su clasificación anual de las 50 ciudades más infestadas de mosquitos en Estados Unidos, basada en datos de servicio de 2024 de más de 300 sucursales. Los Ángeles encabeza la lista, seguida de Dallas, Nueva York, Atlanta y Houston en las cinco primeras posiciones.
El Dr. Sydney Crawley, Principal Vector Scientist de Terminix, enfatiza que los mosquitos representan riesgos significativos para la salud pública más allá de ser meras molestias. La empresa proporciona consejos esenciales de prevención, que incluyen:
- Instalar trampas para mosquitos como parte de un plan de manejo integrado
- Eliminar el agua estancada de los recipientes semanalmente
- Eliminar el agua estancada después de la lluvia en puntos críticos comunes
- Usar repelentes registrados por la EPA como el DEET
- Consultar con profesionales del control de plagas
Terminix는 300개 이상의 지점에서 수집한 2024년 서비스 데이터를 바탕으로 미국에서 가장 모기 감염이 심한 도시 50곳의 연간 순위를 발표했습니다. 로스앤젤레스가 목록의 선두를 차지했으며, 그 뒤를 이어 댈러스, 뉴욕, 애틀랜타, 휴스턴이 상위 5위에 올랐습니다.
Terminix의 수석 벡터 과학자인 Sydney Crawley 박사는 모기가 단순한 성가심을 넘어 상당한 공공 건강 위험을 초래한다고 강조합니다. 이 회사는 다음과 같은 필수 예방 팁을 제공합니다:
- 통합 관리 계획의 일환으로 모기 덫 설치하기
- 주간 용기에서 고인 물 제거하기
- 일반적인 핫스팟에서 비가 내린 후 고인 물 제거하기
- DEET와 같은 EPA 등록 방충제 사용하기
- 해충 방제 전문가와 상담하기
Terminix a publié son classement annuel des 50 villes les plus infestées par les moustiques aux États-Unis, basé sur les données de service de 2024 provenant de plus de 300 agences. Los Angeles occupe la première place, suivie de Dallas, New York, Atlanta et Houston dans le top cinq.
Le Dr Sydney Crawley, Principal Vector Scientist chez Terminix, souligne que les moustiques représentent des risques importants pour la santé publique au-delà d'être de simples nuisances. L'entreprise fournit des conseils essentiels de prévention, notamment :
- Installer des pièges à moustiques dans le cadre d'un plan de gestion intégré
- Retirer l'eau stagnante des conteneurs chaque semaine
- Éliminer l'eau stagnante après la pluie dans les points chauds communs
- Utiliser des répulsifs enregistrés par l'EPA comme le DEET
- Consulter des professionnels de la lutte antiparasitaire
Terminix hat seine jährliche Rangliste der 50 von Mücken am meisten befallenen Städte in den Vereinigten Staaten veröffentlicht, basierend auf Servicedaten aus dem Jahr 2024 von über 300 Niederlassungen. Los Angeles führt die Liste an, gefolgt von Dallas, New York City, Atlanta und Houston in den Top fünf.
Dr. Sydney Crawley, Principal Vector Scientist bei Terminix, betont, dass Mücken erhebliche Risiken für die öffentliche Gesundheit darstellen, die über bloße Belästigungen hinausgehen. Das Unternehmen bietet wichtige Präventionstipps an, darunter:
- Installation von Mückentrappen im Rahmen eines integrierten Managementplans
- Wöchentlich stehendes Wasser aus Behältern entfernen
- Nach Regenfällen stehendes Wasser an häufigen Hotspots beseitigen
- Verwendung von von der EPA registrierten Repellentien wie DEET
- Beratung durch Fachleute für Schädlingsbekämpfung
- Comprehensive nationwide data analysis from over 300 branches demonstrates strong market presence
- Strategic timing of report release ahead of peak mosquito season positions company as industry authority
- No specific financial metrics or business performance indicators provided
- No mention of revenue impact or service growth statistics
"As spring temperatures rise, we're already seeing mosquito activity ramp up across the country," said Dr. Sydney Crawley, Principal Vector Scientist at Terminix. "Mosquitoes aren't just a backyard nuisance—they can also carry diseases that pose real public health risks. Our annual rankings help raise awareness and encourage people to take proactive steps to protect themselves, their families, and their communities."
Top 10 Most Mosquito-Infested Cities:
Los Angeles Dallas New York City Atlanta Houston Philadelphia Washington, D.C. Orlando, FL Tampa -St. Petersburg, FL San Francisco
Tips for Mosquito Prevention
To protect against mosquitoes and reduce exposure to a mosquito-borne illness, Terminix recommends the following steps:
- Add mosquito traps. Well-designed mosquito traps can reduce the number of host-seeking mosquitoes that affect individuals trying to enjoy outdoor spaces. Mosquito trapping should be used in conjunction with a comprehensive integrated mosquito management plan, using multiple tactics to control mosquitoes both in their immature and adult life stages.
- Tip and Toss. Remove standing water from containers weekly. Female mosquitoes of every species need water to lay their eggs. An item as small as a bottle cap can hold enough water to support the development of mosquito larvae.
- Reduce breeding areas. Eliminate any standing water after rainfall. Common hot spots include gutters, downspouts and low-lying areas, but don't forget about dogbowls, kiddie pools, bird baths, etc.
- Use EPA-registered repellents such as DEET. The higher the percentage, the longer the protection.
- Work with a trusted, local pest expert. Trained professionals can recommend an integrated pest management plan, providing solutions to address the problem at the source.
To learn more about mosquito prevention and Terminix's latest product offerings for on-demand protection, please visit: www.terminix.com/mosquito-control.
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