DC No. 4 among America’s ‘rattiest’ cities; Baltimore rises into top 10

D.C. is holding onto its spot in the top five on one America’s most dubious lists.

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According to Orkin’s new “rattiest cities” list, the nation’s capital ranks No. 4.

Nearby Baltimore is also making a case for itself though – according to Orkin’s metrics, Charm City has breached the top 10 rattiest cities, squeaking in at No. 8.

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Orkin based its list on the number of new rodent treatments performed from Sept. 1, 2019 through Aug. 31, 2020. It incorporates both residential and commercial treatments.

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Chicago ranked No. 1 for the sixth consecutive year, followed by Los Angeles and New York.

You can check the complete list here.