According to new data from Orkin sa国际传媒, Burnaby is in the top five both and of "rattiest" cities.
Burnaby ranked fourth in sa国际传媒 and third in sa国际传媒 based on the number of rat and mice treatments performed from Aug. 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024
The company says the rankings included residential and commercial treatments.
sa国际传媒's rankings were as follows:
- Toronto
- Vancouver
- Kelowna
- Burnaby
- Victoria
- Mississauga
- Richmond
- Surrey
- Scarborough
- St. John's
Orkin's provincial ranking was as follows:
- Vancouver
- Kelowna
- Burnaby
- Victoria
- Richmond
- Surrey
- Vernon
- Langley
- Coquitlam
- Abbotsford
Orkin sa国际传媒 recommends says people should take the following steps to keep rodents from targeting their property:
- Eliminate Harbourage: Remove clutter indoors and outdoors, trim overgrown vegetation and keep grass short
- Cut Off Water Sources: Eliminate moisture by clearing clogged gutters and fixing leaky pipes or faucets both indoors and outdoors
- Remove Food Sources: Clean up fallen fruits or vegetables in the yard, store garbage in rodent-proof bins and prevent overflow
- Seal Entry Points: Close gaps larger than 1/4 inch with rodent-proof materials and install weather strips on exterior doors to block entry points
