Terminix(R) releases top 20 cities bugged by mosquitoes and shares tips for homeowners to help stop their spread
MEMPHIS, TN--(Marketwired - June 01, 2017) - With summer fast approaching, warm-weather enthusiasts are preparing for sun-soaked beach trips, sizzling backyard barbecues and, unfortunately, the return of itchy, red mosquito bites. Termite and pest control leader Terminix, a ServiceMaster (
Terminix examined service data from branches across the country between April 1, 2016 and April 1, 2017 to determine the areas where customers are most pestered by mosquitoes. Texas earned the "honor" of the top three spots on the list, followed closely by Florida and Tennessee. The full list of the top 20 cities is:
1. Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
2. Houston, Texas
3. San Antonio, Texas
4. Atlanta, Ga.
5. Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
6. Memphis, Tenn.
7. Nashville, Tenn.
8. Austin-Round Rock, Texas
9. Mobile, Ala.
10. Jacksonville, Fla.
11. Cincinnati, Ohio
12. Washington, D.C.
13. Tampa, Fla.
14. Louisville, Ky.
15. Baton Rouge, La.
16. Little Rock, Ark.
17. Tulsa, Okla.
18. Birmingham, Ala.
19. Oklahoma City, Okla.
20. Indianapolis, Ind.
"Mosquitoes can take the buzz out of outdoor fun, and Terminix is committed to defending our customers' yards, homes and businesses against these pests," said Paul Curtis, director of technical and regulatory services with Terminix. "We want summer enthusiasts to know they don't need to tolerate these pests -- there are options to beat the buzz and help keep mosquitos out of your summer plans."
Whether a homeowner has called in professional help or prefers a do-it-yourself pest control approach, Stephanie Richards, Ph.D, medical entomologist and associate professor at East Carolina University, believes it's essential they understand their role as the first line of defense against mosquitoes. "Homeowners and communities have the ability to make a big impact in reducing backyard mosquito species, such as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus," she said. "With knowledge of mosquito biology and perseverance in continually reducing water-holding containers, people can help reduce backyard mosquito populations."
Terminix recently created the Ultimate Mosquito Guide for homeowners seeking to reduce the number of mosquitoes on their property and provided the following tips:
Source reduction tips for homeowner associations:
Terminix offers a number of mosquito control options in branches across the country, including an eco-friendly, attractive targeted sugar bait (ATSB) solution treatment plan. ATSB is more than 90 percent effective in reducing mosquito populations over two to three weeks, and then is reapplied monthly to keep populations down. It is safe for use around kids, pets and food. The formula combines mosquito-toxic garlic oil with sugary fruit extracts to bait and eliminate pests. Terminix also offers a knockdown solution for immediate adult mosquito kills, larvicide to kill the immature stages developing in water, and other methods to eliminate the pests.
For more information, visit Terminix.com or call your local Terminix branch.
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 22 countries. Terminix provides pest control services and protection against termites, rodents and other pests. Terminix is a business unit of ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (
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