DALLAS — Mosquitos are back, folks. And according to Orkin, Dallas-Fort Worth is the worst area in all of Texas for those pesky pests.
Orkin released its top 50 Mosquito Cities List, and DFW ranked No. 5 in the entire country. It was the highest Texas city, ahead of Houston (No. 9), San Antonio (No. 39) and Austin (No. 46).
On last year's list, Dallas ranked 6th in America for mosquitos. Los Angeles topped the list for the third year in a row.
This comes from Orkin's data, which is based on the metro areas where the pest control company performed the most mosquito control services from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The list includes both residential and commercial mosquito treatments.
Here's a look at the Top 50
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- New York
- Atlanta
- Dallas/Ft. Worth
- Washington, DC
- Philadelphia
- Detroit
- Houston
- Charlotte
- Raleigh-Durham
- Tampa
- Miami
- Orlando
- Denver
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- Cleveland, OH
- Baltimore
- Indianapolis
- Minneapolis
- Phoenix, AZ
- Grand Rapids
- Nashville
- Norfolk, VA
- Greenville, SC
- Columbus, OH
- Oklahoma City
- St. Louis
- Richmond
- Memphis
- Milwaukee
- Boston
- Kansas City, KS & MO
- Flint
- Sacramento
- Pittsburgh
- San Diego
- San Antonio
- Tulsa
- New Orleans
- Cincinnati
- Knoxville
- Myrtle Beach
- West Palm Beach
- Austin
- Greensboro, NC
- Spokane
- Bakersfield, CA
- Fresno
We generally see about 40% of the calendar year with mosquitos. On average over the past 30 to 40 years, we've gained about two days of mosquitos.
Tips to repel and prevent mosquito bites include:
- Wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
- Apply an EPA-registered mosquito repellent containing products such as DEET, picaridin or IR3535.
- Eliminate standing water in bird feeders, water bowls for pets, potted plants, wading pools and other children’s toys.
- Regularly clean debris in gutters that provide moisture and harborage.
WFAA sister station, KHOU, contributed to this article.
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