Miami Takes Top Spot on Orkin's Top Termite Cities List

ATLANTA – Miami ranks #1 on Orkin’s Top 50 Termite Cities List, overtaking Los Angeles which ranks #2 on the list this year. Tampa and Washington, D.C. rank third and fourth, respectively, with Raleigh rounding out the Top 5. 

 

On the heels of Termite Awareness Week (March 5-11), which serves as a reminder to just how damaging these pests can be, business and property managers should consider termites a top point of inspection. Termites never sleep, leaving ample time to create extensive property damage to commercial establishments. 

 

The list is based on treatment data from the metro areas where Orkin performed the most termite treatments from February 1, 2022 – January 31, 2023. The ranking includes both residential and commercial treatments. 

  

1. Miami (+1) 

2. Los Angeles (-1) 

3. Tampa 

4. Washington, D.C. (+1) 

5. Raleigh (+1) 

6. Atlanta (-2) 

7. Norfolk (+2) 

8. San Francisco (+2) 

9. New York (+3) 

10. Orlando (-3) 

11. San Diego  

12. Richmond (+1) 

13. Chicago (+10) 

14. New Orleans (+3) 

15. West Palm Beach (-7) 

16. Philadelphia (+2) 

17. Baltimore (+4) 

18. Charlotte (-2) 

19. Dallas (-5) 

20. Greenville, SC  

21. Nashville (-6) 

22. Phoenix (-3) 

23. Houston (-1) 

24. Indianapolis (+1) 

25. Detroit (+6) 

26. Charleston, SC (+15) 

27. Myrtle Beach (+7) 

28. Charleston-Huntington, WV (+7) 

29. Cincinnati  

30. Knoxville (-4) 

31. St. Louis (+6) 

32. Pittsburgh 

33. Augusta (+3) 

34. Columbia, SC (-6) 

35. Memphis (+1)

36. Greensboro (+6) 

37. Kansas City (-7) 

38. Jacksonville (+2) 

39. Champaign, IL (+15) 

40. Savannah (-13) 

41. San Antonio (+2) 

42. Baton Rouge (+10) 

43. Mobile, AL (+6) 

44. Greenville, NC (+4) 

45. South Bend (+35) 

46. Tulsa (-7) 

47. Austin (-3) 

48. Paducah, KY (+7) 

49. Ft. Myers (-16) 

50. Chattanooga (-4) 

 

Termites are often called the "silent destroyers" because they may be secretly hiding and thriving in your facility. All termites consume cellulose-based plant materials that, unfortunately, many commercial buildings can provide regardless of their construction type.  

 

“Termites feed primarily on wood and can compromise the strength and safety of an infested structure,” said Glen Ramsey, Orkin’s director of technical services. “A customized treatment plan tailored for your situation and ongoing prevention are the best bets for every property manager. These pests are a threat to your business and beyond, so it’s critical to detect and treat them as early as possible. Anyone who suspects a termite infestation should contact a pest control professional immediately.”