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

ATLANTA - There seems to be a changing of the guard, as the city of Angels has apparently become the city of… termites?

 

Orkin reveals Los Angeles is claiming the top spot for the first time on this year's Top 50 Termites Cities list. Miami, the historic frontrunner, has fallen to second place, with Washington D.C., Tampa and Chicago rounding out the top five. Both Chicago and Raleigh are newcomers to the Top 10, with Chicago making the biggest jump from #23 to #5 on this year's list.

 

The list is based on treatment data from the metro areas where Orkin performed the most first-time customer termite treatments from February 1, 2021 – January 31, 2022. The ranking includes both residential and commercial treatments.

 

1. Los Angeles (+1)                                              

2. Miami (1)

3. Washington, DC (+1)

4. Tampa (-1)

5. Chicago (+18)

6. Atlanta (-1)

7. New York 

8. Raleigh (+5)

9. Dallas (+1)

10. Orlando (-1)  

11. San Diego (+1)

12. Norfolk (+12)

13. Houston (+1)

14. Richmond, VA (+17)

15. San Francisco (-4)

16, West Palm Beach (-10)

17. Philadelphia

18. Nashville (+3)

19. Baltimore (-4)

20. Charlotte (-2)

21. Cincinnati (+1)

22. New Orleans (-14)

23. Indianapolis (-4)

24. Greenville (-4)

25. Phoenix (-9)

26. Pittsburgh (-1)

27. Knoxville (-1)

28. Kansas City

29. Savannah

30. St. Louis (+3)

31. Louisville (+13)

32. Columbia, SC (-2)

33. Austin (+14)

34. Charleston, SC (-7)

35. Lafayette, LA (+2)

36. Ft. Myers (-4)

37. San Antonio (+4)

38. Grand Rapids (+7)

39. Mobile, AL (-5)

40. Boston (+2)

41. Waco (-1)

42. Tulsa (-4)

43. Columbus, OH (+5)

44. Jacksonville (-8)

35. Charleston, SC (+4)

46. Chattanooga (-3)

47. Honolulu (-8)

48. Wichita (-2)

49. Oklahoma City (-14)

50. Denver

 

With spring and termite season in full swing, it is important to take the necessary steps to protect your household from these "silent destroyers." An ideal environment for termites consists of a combination of warmth, moisture and food. Termites are constantly in search of any source of wood, including residential properties and beyond.

 

"Termites are able to hide in your home for years, secretly damaging your home without ever being acknowledged," said Glen Ramsey, Orkin entomologist. "Some species of termite queens lay millions of eggs each year that hatch and grow into wood-eating machines, wreaking havoc within the foundation of your home and causing extensive damage. Therefore, it's important to take action on preventative measures that will protect your home."