While Dallas continues to attract massive crowds of new residents year after year, it also seems to be drawing a decidedly less desirable demographic: mosquitoes.
According to a recent report released by pest control company Orkin, Dallas currently ranks as the 8th worst city in the nation for mosquito activity.
The Top 10 Worst U.S. Cities for Mosquitoes
To determine these rankings, Orkin analyzed the volume of new residential mosquito treatments they performed nationwide between March 18, 2025, and March 18, 2026. While Dallas landed high on the list, Los Angeles secured the undesirable number-one spot for the sixth consecutive year.
- Los Angeles, California
- Chicago, IL
- New York, NY
- Detroit, MI
- Atlanta, GA
- Washington, D.C.
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Cleveland, OH
- Denver, CO
An Expanding Nationwide Threat
The pest issue isn’t just isolated to traditional, highly humid environments anymore. As climate conditions change, mosquito populations are shifting and expanding their territory further north and west.
“Over the past decade, we’ve seen mosquito activity expand beyond traditional hotspots and become a nationwide concern. While major cities continue to experience consistent pressure, emerging trends—especially in the Midwest—show how shifting climate conditions and the expanding range of the yellow fever mosquito are creating new hotspots across the country.”…