Day raises awareness of dangers of world’s
deadliest animal
In recognition of World Mosquito Day, an international effort to
raise awareness of the insect’s status as the world’s deadliest
animal, Terminix, a leading provider of termite and pest control
services and a ServiceMaster (NYSE: SERV) company, today announced
its 2019 ranking of the country’s top 50 cities most infested with
mosquitoes.
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Terminix today reveals its Top 50
Mosquito Cities. (Photo: Business Wire)
Los Angeles took the top spot, jumping from its No. 5 ranking in
2018. Dallas-Fort Worth fell to No. 2 after two years at the top of
the list, followed by Houston, New York and Washington, D.C. in the
top five spots. Texas and Florida dominated the list, with six and
five cities in the top 50, respectively.
Mosquito-borne diseases kill millions each year across the
globe. In the United States, mosquitoes can transmit serious
diseases such as West Nile virus and encephalitis, and globally,
mosquitoes are vectors for other deadly illnesses, including
malaria and Zika.
“As the ultimate Defenders of Home, we are steadfast in our
mission to protect our customers and their families from threats
like mosquitoes,” said Matthew Stevenson, president of Terminix
Residential. “From providing expert advice to treating a backyard,
every homeowner deserves a partner who can provide a healthier and
safer environment to enjoy the outdoors.”
Homeowners should be particularly cautious as the United States
experienced the highest level of precipitation in recorded history
over a 12-month period this summer. Heavy rains may lead to
increased standing water for mosquitoes to breed, unleashing higher
than normal mosquito populations.
Terminix based its ranking on the number of services rendered in
each city in the last year*. The full list of the top 50 cities
is:
1. Los Angeles 26. Fresno, Calif. 2. Dallas-Fort Worth 27. St.
Louis 3. Houston 28. West Palm Beach, Fla. 4. New York 29. San
Diego 5. Washington, D.C. 30. Sacramento, Calif. 6. Atlanta 31.
Louisville, Ky. 7. Philadelphia 32. Jacksonville, Fla. 8. Memphis,
Tenn. 33. Columbus, Ohio 9. Baltimore 34. Tulsa, Okla. 10. Chicago
35. Shreveport, La. 11. Miami 36. Kansas City, Mo. 12. San
Francisco 37. Jackson, Miss. 13. Boston 38. Cleveland 14. Orlando,
Fla. 39. Tyler-Longview, Texas 15. Nashville, Tenn. 40. Birmingham,
Ala. 16. Tampa, Fla. 41. Fort Smith, Ark. 17. San Antonio 42.
Montgomery, Ala. 18. Phoenix 43. Baton Rouge, La. 19. Austin, Texas
44. Chattanooga, Tenn. 20. Oklahoma City 45. Honolulu 21. Little
Rock, Ark. 46. Richmond, Va. 22. Mobile, Ala. 47. Corpus Christi,
Texas 23. Indianapolis 48. Paducah, Ky. 24. Detroit 49. Milwaukee
25. Cincinnati 50. Denver
From one-time services to monthly treatments, Terminix provides
a variety of solutions to help significantly reduce the threat of
mosquitoes around homes and yards. In addition to obtaining
professional mosquito control, homeowners can help reduce mosquito
populations and decrease the availability of potential breeding
sites with the following tips:
- Keep your lawn and landscape trimmed and free of debris.
Mosquitoes look for shaded and undisturbed places, like overgrown
landscapes, to rest. Be sure to keep trees and shrubs properly
maintained.
- Change water sources weekly. Mosquitoes need only a
small amount of water to lay their eggs and reproduce. Regularly
emptying items that hold water, such as bird baths, tire swings and
dog bowls, can reduce opportunities for mosquito reproduction.
- Remove sources of standing water. Items often left in
the lawn or near the house, such as lawn furniture, wood piles or
buckets, can create harborage sites for mosquitoes. Declutter your
property to reduce the number of places mosquitoes can breed.
- Keep gutters clear. Maintaining your gutter system is an
important step in mosquito control, as blocked gutters can hold
water that allows mosquitoes to reproduce. Ensure your gutters are
cleared of fallen leaves and other natural debris seasonally.
- Use fans in outdoor seating areas. Because mosquitoes
are naturally weak fliers, they tend to avoid flying in windy
conditions. Using a fan when sitting outdoors can be a helpful
deterrence against these pests.
In addition to transmitting serious illnesses, mosquitoes are
also a significant nuisance for Americans. According to a recent
study by Terminix, most Americans find mosquitoes more annoying
than alarm clocks, backseat drivers and being interrupted.
For more information on helping protect your home from
mosquitoes, visit Terminix.com or call your local Terminix
branch.
*This ranking was created by compiling mosquito-specific data of
services rendered at more than 300 Terminix branches across the
country. The rankings represent Metropolitan Statistical Areas
(MSAs) with the highest number of actual services between June 16,
2018 and June 15, 2019.
About Terminix
Terminix is the leading provider of termite and pest control
services in the United States. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn.,
Terminix services approximately 2.8 million residential and
commercial customers in 47 states and 18 countries. Terminix
provides pest control services and protection against termites,
rodents and other pests. Terminix is a business unit of
ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (SERV), a leading provider of
essential residential and commercial services. Terminix is the
Official Pest Control Partner of Minor League Baseball™. To learn
more about Terminix, visit www.Terminix.com.
About ServiceMaster
ServiceMaster (NYSE: SERV) solves the homeowner’s dilemma. Every
day, we visit tens of thousands of homes and businesses through our
extensive service network of expert professionals. Our
well-recognized brands include AmeriSpec (home inspections),
Copesan (commercial national accounts pest management), Furniture
Medic (furniture and cabinet repair), Merry Maids (residential
cleaning), ServiceMaster Clean (commercial cleaning), ServiceMaster
Restore (restoration and reconstruction), Terminix (termite and
pest control), and Terminix Commercial (commercial termite and pest
control). Like, follow or visit us at facebook.com/ServiceMaster,
linkedin.com/ServiceMaster, twitter.com/ServiceMaster, or
servicemaster.com. ServiceMaster is the Official Home Services
Provider of Minor League Baseball™.
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vmiddleton@terminix.com
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