TruGreen Announces List of Top Cities Bothered by Mosquitoes

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- TruGreen announced its its of the U.S. cities most bothered by bloodsuckers.

The mosquito-biting season can last from five to seven months of the year, and according to customer data compiled by TruGreen, these cities are most bothered by mosquitoes ruining their time outside:

(1) Atlanta, GA
(2) Chicago, IL
(3) Dallas / Ft. Worth, Texas
(4) Boston, MA
(5) Trenton, NJ
(6) Detroit, MI
(7) Ft. Lauderdale, FL
(8) Washington, DC
(9) Tampa, FL
(10) Nashville, TN

"This year we specifically examined mosquitoes because beyond being a nuisance they also carry diseases that make them a health concern," said John Bell, board certified entomologist and TruGreen regional technical manager. "As the summer approaches, more families are enjoying time outside, and TruGreen knows protecting your family and friends from biting insects is a priority. Our Mosquito Defense service targets mosquitoes where they live, eradicating them from your yard in 24 hours."

No matter where you live, you can minimize mosquitoes in your yard by:

• Removing or regularly replacing standing water that accumulates in things like buckets and birdbaths where mosquitoes lay their eggs.

• Making sure your yard is free from piles of twigs, branches and leaves which provide harborage for mosquitoes.

• Keeping your lawn well mowed and other vegetation trimmed to eliminate cool spots where mosquitoes prefer to hang out.

• Taking the necessary precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and considering hiring a professional lawn care company to kill mosquitoes where they rest – in trees, shrubs, mulched areas and all types of ground cover.

For more information on how to prevent mosquitoes from ruining your time outside, visit www.trugreen.com.