7 CA Cities Among Most Rodent-Infested Cities In U.S.: Terminix

CALIFORNIA — Rats and mice are common in many U.S. cities, and cities in California are no exception. In fact, seven cities in the Golden State are among the top 50 rodent-infested cities in the country, according to the pest control company Terminix.

Rodents can be a persistent problem in cities because of access to food waste, sanitation practices and suitable habitats, according to Terminix. Cities with the most rats and mice often have high population densities, with easy access to food and mild climates.

The creatures can create public health concerns and cause significant property damage.

Terminix looked at data from its more than 300 branches nationwide to determine which cities used rodent control services the most in 2023.

New York City was the top city that used rodent control services most frequently last year, according to Terminix. The San Francisco Bay Area claimed the second spot, followed by Los Angeles.

These are the California cities that landed on the list:

• No. 2: San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose
• No. 3: Los Angeles
• No. 12: Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto
• No. 25: Palm Springs
• No. 29: San Diego
• No. 43: Fresno-Visalia
• No. 45: Monterey-Salinas

The full list of the most rodent-infested cities is available on Terminix's website.