Terminix Reveals Most Rodent-Infested Cities in America
07 Outubro 2021 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Los Angeles claims the top spot as the city
with the most rodent issues according to data from pest control
industry leader
As autumn has officially begun and the weather begins to cool,
Terminix Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TMX), a leading provider of
essential pest, termite and rodent control services for residential
and commercial customers, today released a list of the top 50 most
rodent-infested cities in America.
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Terminix released the list in advance of Rodent Awareness Week,
as designated by the National Pest Management Association, which
runs from October 17–23, 2021. The week aims to raise awareness
about rodents by promoting public knowledge of the pests and the
dangers they present to home and health.
The City of Angels came in at number one, followed by New York
City at number two, Philadelphia at number three, San Francisco at
number four and Dallas-Ft. Worth at number five. The state of
Florida had the most cities on the list with six cities, followed
by California with five cities.
"As the seasons change and lower temperatures are just around
the corner, rats and mice will be looking for warm, safe places to
live, including our homes," says Dan Baldwin, director of technical
and regulatory services at Terminix. "As pest control experts and
industry leaders, Terminix knows how to handle rodent infestations.
Our teams understand the biology and behavior of these pests, which
can damage homes and potentially spread germs that cause
diseases."
Terminix based the rankings on the number of requests received
for help with rats and/or mice from each city over the past year.*
The top 50 cities for rodent infestations in the United States
are:
1. Los Angeles, Calif.
2. New York, N.Y.
3. Philadelphia, Pa.
4. San Francisco, Calif.
5. Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas
6. Chicago, Ill.
7. Washington, D.C.
8. Houston, Texas
9. Atlanta, Ga.
10. Boston, Mass.
11. Detroit, Mich.
12. Baltimore, Md.
13. Cleveland, Ohio
14. Tampa, Fla.
15. Orlando, Fla.
16. Memphis, Tenn.
17. Seattle, Wash.
18. Sacramento, Calif.
19. Cincinnati, Ohio
20. Denver, Colo.
21. Hartford, Conn.
22. Columbus, Ohio
23. Miami, Fla.
24. Pittsburgh, Pa.
25. Indianapolis, Ind.
26. San Diego, Calif.
27. Minneapolis, Minn.
28. Little Rock, Ark.
29. Phoenix, Ariz.
30. San Antonio, Texas
31. West Palm Beach, Fla.
32. St. Louis, Mo.
33. Nashville, Tenn.
34. Birmingham, Ala.
35. Honolulu, Hawaii
36. Austin, Texas
37. Louisville, Ky.
38. Mobile, Ala.
39. Albany, N.Y.
40. Milwaukee, Wis.
41. Fresno, Calif.
42. Providence, R.I.
43. Portland, Ore.
44. Jacksonville, Fla.
45. Kansas City, Mo.
46. Oklahoma City, Okla.
47. Shreveport, La.
48. Harrisburg, Pa.
49. Chattanooga, Tenn.
50. Ft. Myers, Fla.
These unwelcome guests can cause extensive damage to homes. Mice
can fit through an opening as small as one-quarter of an inch wide,
which is about the width of a pencil. Once inside the home, rodents
can:
- Gnaw on and scratch household items, including furniture,
books, clothing, carpets and items that hold significant
sentimental value.
- Scavenge food and gnaw through food storage containers in
cabinets and pantry areas.
- Eat from pet bowls and chew through pet food boxes and
bags.
- Gnaw on electrical wiring, which can cause appliance failures
or spark a fire.
- Chew through insulation in walls and attics.
- Make nests in walls, attics and air ducts, creating unpleasant
odors that can fill adjacent rooms.
But rats and mice can be much more than a mere nuisance. More
importantly, these pests can also pose a serious threat to public
health. With their urine and droppings, rodents can contaminate
food items, linens, clothing and other areas of the home. If left
untreated, a rodent infestation can lead to the spread of germs
that cause diseases like hantavirus, rat bite fever and
salmonellosis, among others.
Although rats and mice sometimes live in the home undetected,
there are some tell-tale signs homeowners can look out for. Common
signs of a rodent infestation include:
- Small droppings in the home, including the back of drawers and
cabinets, and on the floor along walls
- Holes or gnaw marks in food packaging
- Chewed wires or materials
- Urine stains on shelves and in the back of drawers and
cabinets
- Footprints and tail-drags in dust or any other powder
- Nesting materials (paper, cardboard, insulation, other fibrous
materials)
- Scratching or thumping in walls
For more information, visit Terminix.com or call
1-800-Terminix.
*This ranking was created by compiling rodent-specific data from
Terminix branches across the country. The rankings represent
Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) with the most leads received
between September 1, 2020, and August 31, 2021.
About Terminix
Terminix Global Holdings (NYSE: TMX) is a leading provider of
residential and commercial pest control. The company provides pest
management services and protection against termites, mosquitoes,
rodents and other pests. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., with more
than 11,400 teammates and 2.9 million customers in 24 countries and
territories, the company visits more than 50,000 homes and
businesses every day. To learn more about Terminix, visit
Terminix.com or LinkedIn.com/company/terminix.
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