Top 25 cities for termites
A termite and pest control service released its list of the 25 most termite-infested cities in the United States for 2017. Number one on the list is Houston, followed by Los Angeles and Mobile, Ala.
The rankings were determined by Terminix, the Memphis, Tenn.-based pest control company. The rankings were created by compiling termite-specific data of services rendered at more than 300 Terminix branches across the country. The rankings represent Metropolitan Statistical Areas with the highest number of actual services between Jan. 1, 2017 and Dec. 31, 2017.
The top 25 cities for termite infestations in the United States are:
Houston
Los Angeles
Mobile, Ala.
San Antonio
San Diego
Dallas
Memphis, Tenn.
Jacksonville, Fla.
Miami
Tampa, Fla.
Phoenix
Orlando, Fla.
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Sacramento, Calif.
Honolulu
San Jose, Calif.
Baton Rouge, La.
Pittsburgh
Savannah, Ga.
Nashville, Tenn.
Little Rock, Ark.
Tucson, Ariz.
Louisville, Ky.
Terminix also offered tips for Homeowners to help reduce the risk of a termite infestation, including:
“Now that spring has arrived, we often see an increase not only in temperatures but also in pest-related activity, especially with termites,” said Joe Magyar, regional training manager for Terminix. “For homeowners living in areas that experience damp and humid weather conditions, it’s important to be aware of early warning signs for termites before damage becomes significant.”
The rankings were determined by Terminix, the Memphis, Tenn.-based pest control company. The rankings were created by compiling termite-specific data of services rendered at more than 300 Terminix branches across the country. The rankings represent Metropolitan Statistical Areas with the highest number of actual services between Jan. 1, 2017 and Dec. 31, 2017.
The top 25 cities for termite infestations in the United States are:
Houston
Los Angeles
Mobile, Ala.
San Antonio
San Diego
Dallas
Memphis, Tenn.
Jacksonville, Fla.
Miami
Tampa, Fla.
Phoenix
Orlando, Fla.
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Sacramento, Calif.
Honolulu
San Jose, Calif.
Baton Rouge, La.
Pittsburgh
Savannah, Ga.
Nashville, Tenn.
Little Rock, Ark.
Tucson, Ariz.
Louisville, Ky.
Terminix also offered tips for Homeowners to help reduce the risk of a termite infestation, including:
- Trimming shrubbery near home exteriors to allow airflow around damp areas
- Using products such as synthetic mulch or pea gravel when landscaping, particularly close to the structure’s foundation
- Properly maintaining home exteriors to prevent water from leaking onto wooden siding and windows
- Ensuring crawl spaces are properly ventilated to minimize the amount of moisture around floor joists and subflooring
“Now that spring has arrived, we often see an increase not only in temperatures but also in pest-related activity, especially with termites,” said Joe Magyar, regional training manager for Terminix. “For homeowners living in areas that experience damp and humid weather conditions, it’s important to be aware of early warning signs for termites before damage becomes significant.”