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Terminix Uses Data to Name Top Cities Infested With Mosquitoes
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - On World Mosquito Day, an international effort to raise awareness of the insect’s status as the world’s deadliest animal, Terminix, a leading provider of termite and pest control services announced its 2019 ranking of the country’s top 50 cities most infested with mosquitoes.
According to a press release, "Mosquito-borne diseases kill millions each year across the globe. In the United States, mosquitoes can transmit serious diseases such as West Nile virus and encephalitis, and globally, mosquitoes are vectors for other deadly illnesses, including malaria and Zika." Terminix based its ranking on the number of services rendered in each city in the last year. See more details on how this number was reached here. “As the ultimate 'Defenders of Home', we are steadfast in our mission to protect our customers and their families from threats like mosquitoes,” said Matthew Stevenson, president of Terminix Residential, in a press release. The top of the list included Los Angeles in the number 1 spot and Dallas-Fort Worth in second.
See a fill list of the top 50 most infested cities with mosquitoes here.