Top Termite-Infested Cities In California

CALIFORNIA – The pest control company Terminix has revealed the 25 most termite-infested cities in the country, and several California cities landed on the list.

Houston took the top spot for 2017, followed by Los Angeles and Mobile, Alabama. Three other California cities also made the list: San Diego ranked fifth, Sacramento came in 16th and San Jose took the 18th spot.

Termites thrive in damp and humid areas, according to Terminix.

"Now that spring has arrived, we often see an increase not only in temperatures but also in pest-related activity, especially with termites," said Joe Magyar, regional training manager for Terminix. "For homeowners living in areas that experience damp and humid weather conditions, it's important to be aware of early warning signs for termites before damage becomes significant."

Depending on the species, termite warning signs could include:

• Blisters in wood flooring, which look like small cracks or holes
• Hollowed or damaged wood
• Evidence of the pests themselves, such as discarded wings
• Droppings that resemble sawdust or coffee grounds
• Mud tubes, which look like pencil-sized dirt tunnels, near the base of the home

These are the top 25 cities for termite infestations in the United States:

1. Houston, Texas
2. Los Angeles, California
3. Mobile, Alabama
4. San Antonio, Texas
5. San Diego, California
6. Dallas, Texas
7. Memphis, Tennessee
8. Jacksonville, Florida
9. Miami, Florida
10. Tampa, Florida
11. Phoenix, Arizona
12. Orlando, Florida
13. Atlanta, Georgia
14. Cincinnati, Ohio
15. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
16. Sacramento, California
17. Honolulu, Hawaii
18. San Jose, California
19. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
20. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
21. Savannah, Georgia
22. Nashville, Tenneesee
23. Little Rock, Arkansas
24. Tucson, Arizona
25. Louisville, Kentucky

The company ranked the top termite-infested cities by compiling termite-specific data of services rendered at 300 Terminix branches across the country. The rankings represent Metropolitan Statistical Areas with the highest number of actual services between Jan. 1, 2017 and Dec. 31, 2017.

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