(NewsNation) — It’s that time of year for pesky mosquitoes to run rampant, and there are some places with more of them than others.
Orkin, a pest control company, ranked Los Angeles the worst city for mosquito activity for the sixth year. A decade ago, that would have been Atlanta.
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Orkin’s 2026 Mosquito Cities List ranks Chicago and New York as the second and third worst cities for mosquito activity.
The year-over-year data shows a geographic change in mosquito activity.
“For six consecutive years, from 2015 through 2020, Atlanta held the top spot. Since 2021, Los Angeles has consistently ranked No. 1, marking a shift in the highest levels of mosquito activity,” Orkin said. “A pest issue that was once concentrated in the Southeast has evolved into a nationwide concern, with cities across every region now facing risks from this pest.”
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These are the top 15 cities out of the 50 Orkin ranked:
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