Go Back
  • For Business
  • |
  • Warnings
  • Data Suite
  • Forensics
  • Advertising
  • Superior Accuracy™
Flood-weary Texas finally drying out, but near 100-degree heat looms Chevron right
Tropical rainstorm soaks Florida, could strengthen in Gulf before targeting Louisiana Chevron right

Columbus, OH

88°F
Location Chevron down
Location News Videos
Use Current Location
Recent

Columbus

Ohio

88°
No results found.
Try searching for a city, zip code or point of interest.
settings
Columbus, OH Weather
Today WinterCast Local {stormName} Tracker Hourly Daily Radar MinuteCast Monthly Air Quality Health & Activities

Around the Globe

Hurricane Tracker

Severe Weather

Radar & Maps

News

News & Features

Astronomy

Business

Climate

Health

Recreation

Sports

Travel

For Business

Warnings

Data Suite

Forensics

Advertising

Superior Accuracy™

Video

Winter Center

AccuWeather Early Hurricane Center Top Stories Trending Today Astronomy Heat Climate Health Recreation In Memoriam Case Studies Blogs & Webinars

News / Weather News

The top 10 cities for mosquitoes in the US

By Chaffin Mitchell, AccuWeather staff writer

Copied

Pest control company, Orkin, came out with its annual Top 50 Mosquito Cities list in the United States, which listed Atlanta as number one for the fifth year in a row.

The list ranks the metro areas where Orkin conducted the greatest number of new mosquito treatments over the past year.

Texas holds the most spots on this year’s list with seven cities, followed by Florida and Louisiana with four cities each. The number one spot, Atlanta, is followed by Dallas, which jumped four spots from last year alone.

Orkin’s Top 50 Mosquito Cities list ranks metro areas by the number of mosquito customers served from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018. The list includes both residential and commercial treatments.

copy-copy-essential-oils.png

Mosquito season starts when spring temperatures arrive, and the insects can be most active in temperatures above 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

According to Orkin Entomologist Chelle Hartzer, mosquitoes continue to be a major health concern, especially in the summer months.

“Mosquitoes can transmit several diseases to humans including Zika virus, West Nile virus and several kinds of encephalitis. Each of these mosquito-borne diseases may have serious side effects,” Hartzer said.

While it may not be possible to shield your yard and home from mosquitoes completely, there are several techniques that help deter them.

Mosquitoes are able to breed in an inch of standing water, so it is best to remove any object that has the potential to hold water. For containers such as pet water bowls, vases and bird baths, you should replace the water every few days.

“After mating, females typically seek a blood meal to aid in egg production. She often lays them in standing pools of water. Egg numbers vary from species to species but can be as much as over 100 eggs in a single laying,” Hartzer said.

accuweather.brightspotcdn.jpg

(KajaNi/iStockphoto/Getty Images)

It is a good idea to clean gutters to avoid the buildup of rainwater. Be sure to check for puddles that form on the roof, as well as leaking pipes or condensation from air conditioners.

Change water often in bird baths, fountains, potted plants and any containers that hold standing water. It is also a good idea to keep pool water treated and circulating.

Adult mosquitoes like to rest in dark areas with high humidity, therefore trimming shrubbery and collecting any leaves can prevent lingering mosquitoes.

People can prevent mosquitoes from biting by wearing loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Mosquitoes can bite through tight, fitted clothing.

RELATED:

How to keep mosquitoes away from your deck and home
Which family-friendly repellents work best to ward off pesky mosquitoes?
Why mosquitoes are considered the world’s deadliest animal
Expert explains why mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others

Experts recommend inspecting doors and windows for drafts or openings around their perimeters and window air conditioning units to eliminate possible entry points. Install weather stripping around doors and re-caulk around window frames. Keep doors tightly closed as a propped-open door is a welcome mat for mosquitoes to enter your home.

It is also a good idea to make sure that all window screens are securely in place and free of holes or tears.

If possible, schedule your activities to avoid the times when mosquitoes are most active, which are usually around dawn and dusk.

<hr>

For more safety and preparedness tips, visit AccuWeather.com/Ready.

AccuWeather ready logo
Report a Typo

Weather News

Weather News

Death toll reaches 129 in Texas as new flash flood threat expands

Jul. 13, 2025
Weather Forecasts

Flood-weary Texas finally drying out, but near 100-degree heat looms

Jul. 14, 2025
Weather News

The Deadliest Floods in Texas History: A State at Risk

Jul. 14, 2025
video

Before-and-after pictures show devastation caused by Texas floods

Jul. 9, 2025
Severe Weather

Severe weather to rumble in the central US through the holiday weekend

Jul. 6, 2025
Weather News

Record sargassum seaweed piles up on Caribbean islands, Gulf

Jul. 2, 2025
Weather News

Alabama teen in ICU after lightning strike hits boat, causing burns an...

Jul. 2, 2025
Show more Show less Chevron down

Topics

AccuWeather Early

Hurricane Center

Top Stories

Trending Today

Astronomy

Heat

Climate

Health

Recreation

In Memoriam

Case Studies

Blogs & Webinars

Top Stories

Weather Forecasts

Flood-weary Texas finally drying out, but near 100-degree heat looms

57 minutes ago

Weather News

Thunderstorms bring more flooding, evacuations to central Texas

2 hours ago

Hurricane

Tropical Rainstorm to drench Florida, Gulf Coast

46 minutes ago

Weather News

Grand Canyon fires force closures

2 hours ago

Severe Weather

Wildfire smoke may follow storms, severe weather in eastern US

1 hour ago

More Stories

Featured Stories

Astronomy

Noctilucent clouds shimmer in summer sky

2 hours ago

Recreation

Yellowstone’s landscape shifts again with discovery of new hot pool

4 hours ago

Weather News

Orcas are bringing humans gifts of food – but why?

3 days ago

Weather News

Giant shoes found spark mystery around the soldiers of ancient Rome

1 hour ago

Weather News

It’s not just humans – chimpanzees also like to follow trends

2 hours ago

AccuWeather Weather News The top 10 cities for mosquitoes in the US
Company
Proven Superior Accuracy About AccuWeather Digital Advertising Careers Press Contact Us
Products & Services
For Business For Partners For Advertising AccuWeather APIs AccuWeather Connect RealFeel® and RealFeel Shade™ Personal Weather Stations
Apps & Downloads
iPhone App Android App See all Apps & Downloads
Subscription Services
AccuWeather Premium AccuWeather Professional
More
AccuWeather Ready Business Health Hurricane Leisure and Recreation Severe Weather Space and Astronomy Sports Travel Weather News Winter Center
Company
Proven Superior Accuracy About AccuWeather Digital Advertising Careers Press Contact Us
Products & Services
For Business For Partners For Advertising AccuWeather APIs AccuWeather Connect RealFeel® and RealFeel Shade™ Personal Weather Stations
Apps & Downloads
iPhone App Android App See all Apps & Downloads
Subscription Services
AccuWeather Premium AccuWeather Professional
More
AccuWeather Ready Business Health Hurricane Leisure and Recreation Severe Weather Space and Astronomy Sports Travel Weather News Winter Center
© 2025 AccuWeather, Inc. "AccuWeather" and sun design are registered trademarks of AccuWeather, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | About Your Privacy Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

...

...

...