Los Angeles No. 1 on Orkin’s 2024 Top Mosquito Cities List

ATLANTA – Aspiring celebrities aren’t the only ones flocking to Los Angeles — the city is claiming the top spot on Orkin’s Top 50 Mosquito Cities List. New York City, Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta rounded out this year’s top five cities. Of the 50 cities on the list, California was represented the most, with five cities making the top 50: Los Angeles (No. 1), San Francisco (No. 9), Sacramento (No. 22), San Diego (No. 27), and Fresno (No. 50).  

This year’s data was collected by tracking new residential mosquito treatments from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. This data helps Orkin better understand how likely homeowners in each city are to have a mosquito problem, the company said.

1.) Los Angeles, Calif.  
2.) New York, N.Y.   
3.) Chicago, Ill.  
4.) Dallas, Texas   
5.) Atlanta, Ga.   
6.) Houston, Texas   
7.) Washington, D.C.   
8.) Philadelphia, Pa.   
9.) San Francisco, Cali.   
10.) Detroit, Mich.   
11.) Seattle, Wash.   
12.) Tampa, Fla.  
13.) Orlando, Fla.   
14.) Phoenix, Az.   
15.) Miami, Fla.   
16.) Denver, Colo.  
17.) Minneapolis, Minn.  
18.) Charlotte, N.C.   
19.) Cleveland, Ohio   

20.) Raleigh, N.C.   
21.) Boston, Mass.   
22.) Sacramento, Calif.   
23.) Baltimore, Md.   
24.) St. Louis, Mo.   
25.) Nashville, Tenn.   
26.) San Antonio, Texas  
27.) San Diego, Calif.   
28.) Indianapolis, Ind.   
29.) Greenville, S.C.   
30.) Austin, Texas   
31.) West Palm Beach, Fla.   
32.) Columbus, Ohio   
33.) Grand Rapids, Mich.   
34.) Portland, Ore.   
35.) Kansas City, Mo.   
36.) Oklahoma City, Okla.   
37.) Hartford, Conn.   
38.) Cincinnati, Ohio   
39.) Norfolk, Va.   
40.) New Orleans, La.   
41.) Milwaukee, Wis.   
42.) Greensboro, S.C.   
43.) Albuquerque, N.M.  
44.) Pittsburgh, Pa.   
45.) Memphis, Tenn.   
46.) Knoxville, Tenn.   
47.) Richmond, Va.   
48.) Jacksonville, Fla.   
49.) Tulsa, Okla.   
50.) Fresno, Calif.  

Mosquitoes thrive in warm, damp environments, which is why they become more of an issue in the spring and summer, Orkin said. Mosquitoes are drawn to standing water as a breeding ground to lay their eggs. These pests reproduce quickly, with mosquito larva reaching the adult stage in a matter of days or weeks.  

Mosquitoes aren’t just a nuisance—they could be dangerous. They are the deadliest animal on earth, causing more than 600,000 malaria-related deaths around the world each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mosquitoes also spread other serious illnesses, including West Nile virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and Zika, all of which are threats to humans and animals.  

“Preventative services are the best way to reduce the risk that mosquitoes present,” said Frank Meek, Orkin entomologist. “By targeting the problem at its source, homeowners can reduce the risk of mosquito-transmitted illnesses for their families and their communities.” 

Orkin is teaming up with the American Red Cross for its annual Mosquitoes Don’t Deserve a Drop campaign. This initiative helps bring awareness to the health risks associated with mosquitoes, while also maintaining the country’s blood supply. For every mosquito control service purchased between May 20 to June 30, Orkin will donate $25 to the Red Cross, up to $250,000.