24/100
Rodents
low risk-16%vs Illinois
-8%vs National
Peak:Sep - Mar
CHICAGO, IL
Cook County
What You Should Know
- !Termites risk is 44% above national average
- →Older housing stock (built ~1942) - likely has entry point issues
- →High apartment/condo density (42%) - shared wall transmission
Risk Assessment
75/100
Termites
elevated riskavgvs Illinois
+44%vs National
Peak:Mar - Jun
45/100
Cockroaches
moderate riskavgvs Illinois
avgvs National
Peak:May - Oct
65/100
Bedbugs
moderate risk+44%vs Illinois
+44%vs National
Peak:Jun - Sep
Termites: Swarm season for new colonies
Local Factors
Area characteristics influencing pest risk in Cook County
Housing Characteristics
Median Construction Year~1942
Older homes often have gaps around pipes, foundation cracks, and worn weatherstripping that provide pest entry points
Pre-1950 Housing Stock61%
High concentration of older homes means more properties with potential structural entry points throughout the neighborhood
Multi-Unit Housing42%
Apartments and condos share walls and utility chases - pests can spread between units even if one resident maintains good practices
Environmental Factors
Poultry Operation Density0.01/sq mi
13 operations in county. Feed storage and waste attract rodent populations that expand into residential areas
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