Pest Control Leader Trades Bites for Lives
this Summer with
Continuing Partnership with American
Red Cross®
ATLANTA, May 23, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles is
claiming the top spot again on Orkin's Top 50 Mosquito Cities List.
This is the second year in the row The City of Angels has edged out
the competition. Chicago and
New York trail at the number two
and three spots, respectively, both of which jumped three spots
from the year prior. Joining the list this year is Columbus (OH), Pittsburgh (PA), Sacramento (CA), Milwaukee (WI), Champaign (IL), Portland (OR), Greensboro (NC), Louisville (KY), Myrtle Beach (SC), Hartford (CT) and Waco (TX).
With Memorial Day—the unofficial kickoff to the summer in the
U.S.—approaching, the public health threat of these pesky insects
will only grow as outdoor activities and summer gatherings become
more popular. As part of Orkin's "Mosquitoes Don't Deserve a Drop"
campaign, the pest control leader will donate $25 to the Red Cross for every mosquito control
service purchased from May 24 to June
30, 2022, up to $150,000.
"We're already fighting the mosquito front by helping protect
customers across the country with our mosquito services, but we're
committed to doing more," said Freeman
Elliott, President, Orkin. "Our partnership with Red Cross
is one we truly embrace. Keeping yards free from mosquitoes is of
great importance to us and being able to do this while supporting a
relevant and critical cause is a true honor."
Additionally, to boost our country's blood supply, Orkin is
inviting the public to pledge to donate blood through the Red Cross
via a SleevesUp campaign, through June 30,
2022.
"We are so thankful for Orkin's continued support as our
partnership enters its third year," said Kamenna Lee, Vice President of Marketing and
Direct to Donor Recruitment with the American Red Cross. "Our blood
supply remains vulnerable, and we're grateful to Orkin for
encouraging donations during the challenging summer months."
Orkin's Top 50 Mosquito Cities list ranks metro areas by the
number of mosquito customers served from April 1, 2021, to March
31, 2022. The list includes both residential and commercial
mosquito treatments.
- Los Angeles
- Chicago (+3)
- New York (+3)
- Washington, DC (-1)
- Atlanta (-3)
- Dallas (-2)
- Detroit
- San Francisco (+34)
- Miami (-1)
- Philadelphia (+2)
- Tampa (+2)
- Houston (-1)
- Cleveland (+12)
- Baltimore (+5)
- Denver (+28)
- Orlando (-1)
- Raleigh (-7)
- Charlotte (-9)
- Indianapolis (-1)
- Seattle (+8)
- Columbus, OH (new to
list)
- St. Louis (+5)
- Minneapolis (-6)
- Greenville (+5)
- Nashville (-9)
- Norfolk (-2)
- Cincinnati (+17)
- Grand Rapids (-14)
- Richmond (-8)
- Phoenix (-8)
- Pittsburgh (new to list)
- Kansas City (+4)
- San Diego (+6)
- Boston (-11)
- San Antonio (+3)
- West Palm Beach (-6)
- Sacramento (new to list)
- Milwaukee (new to list)
- Knoxville (-5)
- New Orleans (-14)
- Champaign (new to list)
- Flint (new to list)
- Portland, OR (new to
list)
- Greensboro (new to list)
- Tulsa (-13)
- Memphis (-26)
- Louisville (new to list)
- Myrtle Beach (new to
list)
- Hartford (new to list)
- Waco (new to list)
More than 200 types of mosquitoes live in the continental U.S.
and its territories. They typically become active when
temperatures are above 68 degrees Fahrenheit overnight, and
breeding season can start as early as May and last through
September.
"Mosquitoes thrive in warm temperatures and after rainfall,"
said Frank Meek, Technical Services
Manager, Orkin. "These pests are able to lay their eggs in
low-lying pools and reproduce rapidly, changing from larva to adult
stage in just a couple of weeks."
However, as bothersome as mosquito bites may be, the
diseases they are able to transmit are the true threat. Known for
transmitting West Nile virus, among other diseases such as Eastern
Equine Encephalitis and Zika, it's important to stay prepared.
Tips to repel mosquitoes and prevent their bites
include:
- Wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
Mosquitoes can bite through tight clothing.
- Apply an EPA-registered mosquito repellent containing products
such as DEET, picaridin or IR3535.
- Eliminate standing water in bird feeders, water bowls for pets,
potted plants, wading pools and other children's toys.
- Regularly clean debris in gutters that provide moisture and
harborage.
For more mosquito information and prevention tips, visit
Orkin.com.
About Orkin, LLC
Founded in 1901, Atlanta-based
Orkin is an industry leader in essential pest control services and
protection against termite damage, rodents and insects. Orkin has
358 owned and operated branch offices and 47 franchises in the U.S.
The company also has international franchises and subsidiaries in
Canada, Europe, Central
America, South America, the
Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia, the Mediterranean, Africa, and Mexico. Orkin is committed to protecting
public health by helping prevent and control pests as well as
educating consumers on the potential health risks posed by these
pests. As such, since 2020, Orkin has partnered with the American
Red Cross® to inform the public
about the health threats of mosquitoes while boosting our country's
blood supply through monetary contributions and blood donations.
Orkin is committed to hiring the world's best to help protect the
places where we live, work and play. Learn more about careers at
Orkin here. Visit Orkin.com for additional information. Orkin
is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc. (NYSE: ROL). Follow us
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