Houston named No. 1 on top termite cities list
Terminix®, a leading provider of termite and pest control
services in the United States and a ServiceMaster® (NYSE:
SERV) company, today revealed the 25 most termite-infested cities in the
country. Termites were most prevalent in Houston in 2017, followed by
Los Angeles and Mobile, Ala.*
The top 25 cities for termite infestations in the United States are:
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Houston
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Los Angeles
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Mobile, Ala.
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San Antonio
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San Diego
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Dallas
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Memphis, Tenn.
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Jacksonville, Fla.
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Miami
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Tampa, Fla.
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Phoenix
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Orlando, Fla.
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Atlanta
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Cincinnati
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Philadelphia
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Sacramento, Calif.
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Honolulu
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San Jose, Calif.
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Baton Rouge, La.
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Pittsburgh
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Savannah, Ga.
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Nashville, Tenn.
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Little Rock, Ark.
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Tucson, Ariz.
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Louisville, Ky.
“Now that spring has arrived, we often see an increase not only in
temperatures but also in pest-related activity, especially with
termites,” said Joe Magyar, regional training manager for Terminix. “For
homeowners living in areas that experience damp and humid weather
conditions, it’s important to be aware of early warning signs for
termites before damage becomes significant.”
Depending on the species, termite warning signs could include:
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Blisters in wood flooring, which look like small cracks or holes
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Hollowed or damaged wood
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Evidence of the pests themselves, such as discarded wings
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Droppings that resemble sawdust or coffee grounds
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Mud tubes, which look like pencil-sized dirt tunnels, near the base of
the home
Early detection and professional
termite control can help prevent a small termite problem from
becoming an expensive ordeal.
Terminix recommends that homeowners have their homes inspected at least
annually, and call
a professional if there are any signs of an infestation. Homeowners
can also take some simple measures to help reduce the risk of a termite
infestation, including:
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Trimming shrubbery near home exteriors to allow airflow around damp
areas
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Using products such as synthetic mulch or pea gravel when landscaping,
particularly close to the structure’s foundation
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Properly maintaining home exteriors to prevent water from leaking onto
wooden siding and windows
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Ensuring crawl spaces are properly ventilated to minimize the amount
of moisture around floor joists and subflooring
For more information on termites and the top termite-infested cities,
visit the Terminix
blog or call your local Terminix branch.
*This ranking was created by compiling termite-specific data of
services rendered at more than 300 Terminix branches across the country.
The rankings represent Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) with the
highest number of actual services between Jan. 1, 2017 and Dec. 31, 2017.
About Terminix
Terminix is the leading provider of termite and pest control services in
the United States. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., Terminix services
approximately 2.7 million residential and commercial customers in 47
states and 19 countries. Terminix provides pest control services and
protection against termites, rodents and other pests. Terminix is a
business unit of ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (SERV),
a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services.
Terminix is the Official Pest Control Specialist of Minor League
Baseball™. To learn more about Terminix, visit www.Terminix.com.
About ServiceMaster
ServiceMaster (NYSE: SERV) solves the homeowner's dilemma. Every day, we
visit more than 75,000 homes and businesses through our extensive
service network of expert professionals. Technology powers our trusted
experts to engage with customers so they can order, buy and receive
services when, where and how they want them. Our well-recognized brands
include American Home Shield (home warranties), AmeriSpec (home
inspections), Furniture Medic (furniture repair), Merry Maids
(residential cleaning), ServiceMaster Clean (janitorial and residential
floor cleaning), ServiceMaster Restore (disaster restoration) and
Terminix (termite and pest control). ServiceMaster is the Official Home
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Terminix
Tiffany Matthews, 901-379-6803
tiffany.matthews@servicemaster.com
or
Sean Lynch, 320-493-1860
sean.lynch@olson.com