Dallas tops ‘buggiest’ list
To ensure homeowners are aware of where pests may be most bothersome this year, TruGreen has released a 2022 list of cities most impacted by outdoor pests, as follows:
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
- New York, NY
- San Antonio, TX
- Chicago, IL
- Boston, MA
- Detroit, MI
- Washington, DC
- Houston, TX
- Atlanta, GA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
- Charlotte, NC
- Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne, FL
- Columbus, OH
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Hartford-New Haven, CT
- Milwaukee, WI
- Raleigh-Durham, NC
- Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI
- Cincinnati, OH
The company said, “in a meta-study, compiled from internal and external data from January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021, TruGreen ranked the top metropolitan areas most impacted by mosquitoes, fleas and ticks.”
The recent study conducted by TruGreen, found that the biggest pest challenges American homeowners anticipate for 2022, not surprising, include mosquitoes (47%) and ticks (37%), among others.
As the weather continues to get warmer this spring, and more than 50% of respondents intend to use their outdoor living space more this year, said the company, the threat of nuisance pests doesn’t need to inhibit plans.
Brian Feldman, director of technical operations at TruGreen said, “by making citizens aware now, our hope is that we can help homeowners begin to combat these pests.”
Memphis-based TruGreen is a lawn care provider offering neighborhoods across the country tailored lawn, tree and shrub care along with protection against mosquitoes and other pests.
