Miami Retains Top Spot on Orkin's Top Termite Cities List

ATLANTA - Miami ranks No. 1 on Orkin's Top 50 Termite cities list for the second year in a row, and once again Los Angeles ranks No. 2. While Tampa held onto third place, and New York City jumped five spots to claim #4 on the list. Washington, D.C., rounds out the Top 5. Four cities are new to this year's list, including Louisville, which climbed a whopping 34 spots to make this year's Top 50 cities.

Termites invade properties by foraging from their colonies in search of food resources and finding home foundations.

Termites invade properties by foraging from their colonies in search of food resources and finding home foundations.

Orkin developed this list based on treatment data from the cities where Orkin professionals performed the most termite treatments. The data was collected from February 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024, and includes both residential and commercial termite control services.

1. Miami, Fla.

2. Los Angeles, Calif.

3. Tampa, Fla.

4. New York, N.Y. (+5)

5. Washington, D.C. (-1)

6. Philadelphia, Pa. (+10)

7. Atlanta, Ga. (-1)

8. Orlando, Fla. (+2)

9. West Palm Beach, Fla. (+6)

10. San Francisco, Calif. (-2)

11. San Diego, Calif.

12. Chicago, Ill. (+1)

13. Raleigh, N.C. (-8)

14. Baltimore, Md. (+3)

15. Norfolk, Va. (-8)

16. Dallas, TX (+3)

17. Charlotte, N.C. (+1)

18. New Orleans, La. (-4)

19. Houston, TX (+4)

20. Greenville, S.C.

21. Nashville, Tenn.

22. Phoenix, Ariz.

23. Myrtle Beach, S.C. (+4)

24. Richmond, Va. (-12)

25. Charleston, S.C. (+1)

26. Charleston, W.Va. (+2)

27. Pittsburgh, Pa. (+5)

28. Columbia, S.C. (+6)

29. Greensboro, N.C. (+7)

30. Indianapolis, Ind. (-6)

31. Memphis, Tenn. (+4)

32. Knoxville, Tenn. (-2)

33. Ft. Myers, Fla. (+16)

34. Cincinnati, Ohio (-5)

35. Baton Rouge, La. (+7)

36. Kansas City, Mo. (+1)

37. Jacksonville, Fla. (+1)

38. Greenville, N.C. (+6)

39. Mobile, Ala. (+4)

40. St. Louis, Mo. (-9)

41. Austin, TX (+6)

42. Louisville, Ky. (+34) (New to List)

43. Tulsa, Okla. (+3)

44. Oklahoma City, Okla. (+9) (New to List)

45. San Antonio, TX (-4)

46. Savannah, Ga. (-6)

47. Roanoke, Va. (+7) (New to List)

48. Waco, TX (+8) (New to List)

49. Chattanooga, Tenn. (+1)

50. Augusta, Ga. (-17)

As winter makes its departure, many people are looking forward to the warmer spring weather. Unfortunately, termites love spring, too. Termites thrive in warm environments, therefore, now is the perfect time for home and business owners to help protect their property.

"Termites are known as 'silent destroyers' because they can thrive in your home for months or even years before they're acknowledged," said Glen Ramsey, Director of the Entomology Team that supports Orkin. "These pests are difficult to detect, which is why it's important for homeowners to take preventative action. The experts at Orkin are prepared to create a tailored plan for your specific needs."