DFW Ranked Among Worst Areas for Mosquitoes in the US

DFW's Mosquito Problem

• 🎯 DFW has been ranked as one of the worst areas in the country for mosquitoes by Terminix.
• 📈 North Texas secured the number two spot on their list, moving up one position from the previous year.
• 🗺️ Los Angeles took the top spot, with New York ranking third.
• 🏙️ Houston was the only other Texas city to make the top 10 list.

Mosquito Activity and Prevention

• ☀️ As the weather warms up, mosquito activity increases, typically peaking in the summer and extending into the fall.
• 🌡️ In warmer southern states like Texas, mosquitoes can be active year-round.
• 🦟 To keep mosquitoes at bay, the "four Ds" are recommended: Dress in long sleeves, ensure bug spray contains DEET, Drain standing water in yards and containers, and Avoid being outdoors during dusk and dawn.