According to new data from Orkin ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, Burnaby is in the top five both and of "rattiest" cities.
Burnaby ranked fourth in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ and third in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ 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.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'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 ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ 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
