- Chicago tops Orkin’s Rattiest Cities List for the 10th consecutive year, showcasing ongoing urban rodent challenges.
- Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento represent California in the top 20 rattiest cities for 2024.
- Experts advise homeowners to seal entry points, eliminate food sources, and maintain outdoor areas to prevent rodent infestations.
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Four California cities have secured spots in the top 20 of Orkin’s annual “Top 50 Rattiest Cities List” for 2024. Los Angeles maintained its second-place position, while San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento also made the cut.
Chicago retained its title as the rattiest city for the 10th consecutive year, with Los Angeles and New York rounding out the top three. Orkin’s John Kane warns, “Rodents can cause a lot of structural problems for property owners. They can get in around piping and even chew through walls.”
California Cities Face Ongoing Rodent Challenges
The list, based on new residential rodent treatments from September 2023 to August 2024, highlights the ongoing challenges cities face in managing rodent populations. Los Angeles’ second-place ranking underscores the city’s persistent struggle with rats, while San Francisco’s fourth-place position indicates a significant rodent presence in the Bay Area…