Florida Tops List with Most Termite-Infested Cities in the U.S.

Florida Cities Continue to Dominate Orkin’s 2025 Termite Trouble Rankings

Miami has once again been named the most termite-infested city in the United States, topping Orkin’s annual list for the third year in a row. The pest-control company released its 2025 rankings based on the number of termite treatments performed in each city over the past year, and six Florida cities have made the list.

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The full ranking is as follows:

Orkin’s Annual Termite Cities list: Top 50

1 Miami FL 1 (-)
2 Los Angeles CA 2 (-)
3 Tampa FL 3 (-)
4 Washington, D.C. DC 5 (↑)
5 Orlando FL 8 (↑)
6 West Palm Beach FL 9 (↑)
7 Houston TX 19 (↑)
8 San Diego CA 11 (↑)
9 Baltimore MD 14 (↑)
10 Dallas TX 16 (↑)
11 Atlanta GA 7 (↓)
12 San Francisco CA 10 (↓)
13 Chicago IL 12 (↓)
14 New Orleans LA 18 (↑)
15 Philadelphia PA 6 (↓)
16 New York City NY 4 (↓)
17 Raleigh NC 13 (↓)
18 Phoenix AZ 22 (↑)
19 Greenville NC 38 (↑)
20 Charlotte NC 17 (↓)
21 Nashville TN 21 (-)
22 Memphis TN 31 (↑)
23 Charleston SC 25 (↑)
24 Norfolk VA 15 (↓)
25 San Antonio CA 45 (↑)
26 Ft. Myers FL 33 (↑)
27 Charleston WV 26 (↓)
28 Indianapolis IN 30 (↑)
29 Pittsburgh PA 27 (↓)
30 Jacksonville FL 37 (↑)
31 Oklahoma City OK 44 (↑)
32 Cincinnati OH 34 (↑)
33 Austin TX 41 (↑)
34 Honolulu HI N/A
35 Knoxville TN 32 (↓)
36 Myrtle Beach SC 23 (↓)
37 Columbia SC 28 (↓)
38 Tulsa OK 43 (↑)
39 Waco TX 48 (↑)
40 St. Louis MO 40 (-)
41 Richmond VA 24 (↑)
42 Kansas City MO 36 (↓)
43 Mobile AL 39 (↓)
44 Denver CO N/A
45 Detroit MI N/A
46 Grand Rapids MI N/A
47 Chattanooga TN 49 (↑)
48 Harrisburg PA N/A
49 Savannah GA 46 (↓)
50 Columbus OH N/A

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Termites Thrive in Florida's Warm, Dry Climate

Warm and dry conditions help termites thrive, which may explain why Florida cities are regulars on the list. Tampa maintained its No. 3 ranking, while Orlando and West Palm Beach saw increases, climbing to No. 5 and No. 6, respectively.

“Hotter weather accelerates how quickly termites destroy wood,” according to Orkin’s report. “And drier conditions give them the perfect environment to stay active year-round.”

Costly and Sneaky: Termites Cause Billions in Damage

Glen Ramsey, Director of Entomology at Orkin, warns homeowners that termites are more than just a nuisance—they’re expensive. “They cause about $5 billion in damage to homes every year,” Ramsey said. “And because they often go unnoticed, the damage can be severe before it’s detected.”

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Signs to Watch For—and How to Prevent an Infestation

Orkin encourages homeowners to keep an eye out for:

Small swarms of winged insects inside or near the home
Cracked or bubbling paint
Wood that sounds hollow when tapped
Mud tubes on walls or beams
Piles of discarded wings or droppings

To prevent an infestation, Orkin recommends:

Clearing water drainage areas
Sealing gaps around pipes and utility lines
Maintaining gutters and A/C units
Removing rotting wood and debris
Screening windows and vents
Regularly inspecting wooden structures

Taking these simple steps could save homeowners thousands and a major headache.

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