Yearly Archives: 2021

Orkin Celebrates 120 Years of Business with Longstanding Commitment to Customers and Communities

ATLANTA (Sept 13, 2021) – Since 1901, Orkin Pest Control has helped protect homes and businesses across the country. With more than a century of experience, Orkin makes good on its mission each day to be the nation’s best customer service company. In honor of its 120th anniversary this year, Orkin is giving back to the communities and employees that have shaped its success, specifically through a $120,000 donation to the American Red Cross and the “Heroes of Home” initiative. Continue reading→

Bites, Camera, Action: Los Angeles Ranks #1 on Orkin’s 2021 Mosquito Cities List

ATLANTA (May 24, 2021) – Los Angeles is getting a new brass star this year, and not in the form of entertainment achievement. The City of Angels has landed the number one spot on national pest control leader Orkin’s Top 50 Mosquito Cities List, beating out Atlanta, who previously held the top rank for seven consecutive years. Three new worst cities for mosquitoes broke into the list this year, all in the West Coast: Seattle, San Diego and Fresno. Continue reading →

Miami Holds Number One Spot on Orkin's Third Annual Top Termite Cities List

ATLANTA (March 22, 2021) – Miami is hot for termites. The Magic City remains at the top of this year’s Top 50 Termite Cities List, released today by Orkin. The leading three cities on the list, Miami, Los Angeles and Tampa, have held these spots for three years strong. Continue reading →

New Year, New Top City on Orkin’s 2021 Bed Bug Cities List: Chicago

ATLANTA (February 1, 2021) – Chicago has a new gold medal as the #1 city on Orkin’s Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List, with Baltimore and Washington, D.C. trailing in second and third place. Continue reading →