According to new data from Orkin Canada, Burnaby is in the top five both provincially and nationally of "rattiest" cities.
Burnaby ranked fourth in Canada and third in B.C. based on the number of rat and mice treatments Orkin Canada performed from Aug. 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024
The company says the rankings included residential and commercial treatments.
Canada'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 Canada 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
