Los Angeles Takes Top Spot on Orkin's 2022 Top 50 Mosquito Cities List

 

With Memorial Day—the unofficial kickoff to the summer in the U.S.—approaching, the public health threat of these pesky insects will only grow as outdoor activities and summer gatherings become more popular. As part of Orkin’s “Mosquitoes Don’t Deserve a Drop” campaign, the pest control leader will donate $25 to the Red Cross for every mosquito control service purchased from May 24 to June 30, 2022, up to $150,000.

 

“We’re already fighting the mosquito front by helping protect customers across the country with our mosquito services, but we’re committed to doing more," said Freeman Elliott, President, Orkin. “Our partnership with Red Cross is one we truly embrace. Keeping yards free from mosquitoes is of great importance to us and being able to do this while supporting a relevant and critical cause is a true honor.”

 

Additionally, to boost our country’s blood supply, Orkin is inviting the public to pledge to donate blood through the Red Cross via a SleevesUp campaign, through June 30, 2022.

 

“We are so thankful for Orkin’s continued support as our partnership enters its third year,” said Kamenna Lee, Vice President of Marketing and Direct to Donor Recruitment with the American Red Cross. “Our blood supply remains vulnerable, and we’re grateful to Orkin for encouraging donations during the challenging summer months.” Orkin’s Top 50 Mosquito Cities list ranks metro areas by the number of mosquito customers served from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022. The list includes both residential and commercial mosquito treatments.

 

1 Los Angeles

2 Chicago (+3)

3 New York (+3)

4 Washington, DC (-1)

5 Atlanta (-3)

6 Dallas (-2)

7 Detroit

8 San Francisco (+34)

9 Miami (-1)

10 Philadelphia (+2)

11 Tampa (+2)

12 Houston (-1)

13 Cleveland (+12)

14 Baltimore (+5)

15 Denver (+28)

16 Orlando (-1)

17 Raleigh (-7)

18 Charlotte (-9)

19 Indianapolis (-1)

20 Seattle (+8)

21 Columbus, OH (new to list)

22 St. Louis (+5)

23 Minneapolis (-6)

24 Greenville (+5)

25 Nashville (-9)

26 Norfolk (-2)

27 Cincinnati (+17)

28 Grand Rapids (-14)

29 Richmond (-8)

30 Phoenix (-8)

31 Pittsburgh (new to list)

32 Kansas City (+4)

33 San Diego (+6)

34 Boston (-11)

35 San Antonio (+3)

36 West Palm Beach (-6)

37 Sacramento (new to list)

38 Milwaukee (new to list)

39 Knoxville (-5)

40 New Orleans (-14)

41 Champaign (new to list)

42 Flint (new to list)

43 Portland, OR (new to list)

44 Greensboro (new to list)

45 Tulsa (-13)

46 Memphis (-26)

47 Louisville (new to list)

48 Myrtle Beach (new to list)

49 Hartford (new to list)

50 Waco (new to list)

 

 

“Mosquitoes thrive in warm temperatures and after rainfall,” said Frank Meek, Technical Services Manager, Orkin. “These pests are able to lay their eggs in low-lying pools and reproduce rapidly, changing from larva to adult stage in just a couple of weeks.”

 

However, as bothersome as mosquito bites may be, the diseases they are able to transmit are the true threat. Known for transmitting West Nile virus, among other diseases such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Zika, it’s important to stay prepared.