Terminix report names Top 50 mosquito-infested cities in the U.S.

Terminix, a Rentokil Terminix company, unveiled its annual list of the Top 50 Most Mosquito-Infested Cities in the U.S. based on 2024 service data from more than 300 branches nationwide.

California and Texas lead the rankings, with Los Angeles taking the top spot, followed by Dallas. New York City, Atlanta and Houston round out the Top 5.

“As spring temperatures rise, we’re already seeing mosquito activity ramp up across the country,” said Dr. Sydney Crawley, principal vector scientist at Terminix. “Mosquitoes aren’t just a backyard nuisance — they can also carry diseases that pose real public health risks. Our annual rankings help raise awareness and encourage people to take proactive steps to protect themselves, their families and their communities.”

Terminix’s Top 10 most mosquito-infested cities based on 2024 data:

1. Los Angeles, Calif.
2. Dallas, Texas
3. New York, N.Y.
4. Atlanta, Ga.
5. Houston, Texas
6. Philadelphia, Pa.
7. Washington, D.C.
8. Orlando, Fla.
9. Tampa-St. Petersburg, Fla.
10. San Francisco, Calif.

This year’s report indicates there has been some shifting among the Top 10 this year.

Terminix’s Top 10 most mosquito-infested cities based on 2023 data:

1. Los Angeles, Calif.
2. New York, N.Y.
3. Dallas, Texas
4. Atlanta, Ga.
5. Philadelphia, Pa.
6. Washington, D.C.
7. Houston, Texas
8. Tampa-St. Petersburg, Fla.
9. Orlando, Fla.
10. San Francisco, Calif.

About Rentokil Terminix

In October 2022, Rentokil Initial acquired Memphis, Tenn.-based Terminix to create the entity Rentokil Terminix. The $6.7 billion deal was funded by $1.3 billion in cash and by more than 640 million Rentokil shares. The U.S. company’s shareholders own approximately 26 percent, and the combined company currently employs about 56,000 people across 87 countries.

About Rentokil Initial plc

Operating across 89 countries, Rentokil Initial is a British company primarily focusing on commercial pest control and hygiene solutions. With a workforce of 68,500 professionals, its core mission is “to protect people, enhance lives, and preserve our planet.”