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Here are the top 'rattiest' US cities for 2026, according to Orkin
Orkin said the rankings are based on new residential rodent service calls, with Los Angeles holding No. 1 for the second year in a row.
- For the second consecutive year, Los Angeles topped Orkin's 2026 list of the 'rattiest cities' in America, ending Chicago's decade-long winning streak that began in 2015.
- The 125-year-old pest control company Orkin determined rankings by tracking new residential rodent treatments from August 9, 2025, to August 9, 2026, capturing year-long nationwide data.
- "There's no single type of city or climate that's immune to rodent pressure," said Shannon Sked, National Technical Director at Orkin. Rodents thrive where food, water, and shelter are abundant.
- California leads the nation with four cities in the top 50, while Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, complete the top five; the top four positions remain unchanged from last year.
- Orkin recommends the 'GNAW' acronym to reduce infestation risk: Guard entry points by sealing gaps, Never leave food unattended, Avoid clutter, and Watch for droppings or gnaw marks.
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A Colorado city made Orkin's '2026 Rattiest Cities' list. See where
·Fort Collins, United States
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