Charlotte, North Carolina’s Rival City Tops Most Pest List
Charlotte’s rival city topped the list of the most pest-infested cities. A recent study by New York-based pest inspectors Doctor Sniffs analyzed 2021 U.S. Census data that revealed the number of rat and cockroach sightings in the nation’s largest metropolitan areas.
The city that holds the title that nobody wants is just down I-85 from the Queen City. Atlanta topped the list as the metropolitan area with a combined pest sighting rate of 165.9 per 100,000 residents. That’s some serious pest.
A Doctor Sniffs spokesperson said in a statement, “Whilst the more northerly metropolitan areas see a decrease in the number of cockroach sightings compared to the more southern areas, taking proactive measures to ensure all properties remain pest-free is ultimately the best approach to the ongoing pest problem.”
Many government agencies say rodents and cockroaches carry a variety of diseases and allergens that pose significant risks to humans.
Miami and Washington, D.C. took second and third place, respectively. Read more about Charlotte’s rival city that topped the list of the most pest-infested cities here.
Multiple Carolina Cities Make the List for Top Termite Cities in the U.S.
If it’s one thing we can all agree on, no one wants to live near a lot of bugs. At least I would hope the majority of us are not fans of living within the vicinity of too many bugs. Who would really want to be near that many bugs, for fun? Anyways, did you know of Termite Awareness Week? Well, me neither! But, Termite Awareness Week runs March 5-March 11 each year. The week serves as a reminder of how much damage termites can do to a person’s living space. Termites can damage your home, your office building, or your favorite business. They never sleep which makes them even worse because the damage never stops!
Orkin knows how much termites can be a hassle to many people and their lives. So, they curated a list of the top 50 most termite-infested cities across the country. Now, I know you’re like me probably hoping you’re not in that area. Well, unfortunately, a few Carolina cities made the top 20. One North Carolina city, in particular, made the top 5. YIKES! No worries, I give you the Carolina cities we all know and love and their placement on the list. If you’re interested in the full list of cities, click here to read the full article by Orkin.
Country 103.7’s funniest guy in town is none other than Rob Tanner with Tanner in the Morning! Rob Tanner has been the host of WSOC-FM's Tanner in the Morning Show in Charlotte, NC for 20 years. The show was named the 2018 ACM Major Market Personalities of the Year. He is well-versed in all topics in country music. Tanner also is a sports junkie who writes about any Carolina sports team, and he and his wife Missy spend most of their down exploring theme parks. He writes Disney insider content.
