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Toronto has once again topped Orkin Canada’s annual list of the country’s “most beautiful” cities, cementing its reputation as the country’s rodent capital.
The pest control company released its 2025 rankings this week, which are based on the number of commercial and residential rodent treatments conducted between Aug. 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025.
Toronto overtook Victoria to take the top spot, while Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond rounded out the top five.
national top 10
- toronto
- Victoria
- vancouver
- Burnaby
- Richmond
- mississauga
- Kovauli
- ottawa
- scarborough
- moncton
Ottawa and Moncton returned to the top 10 on this year’s list, highlighting how rodent populations are expanding into more areas in Canada.
Ontario’s rodent rankings by city
Ontario cities dominated the ranking, with Toronto leading the way. Mississauga, Ottawa and Scarborough also made the national top 10. Orkin Canada’s provincial divide shows how widespread the issue has become.
Top 25 Fastest Cities in Ontario (2025):
- toronto
- mississauga
- ottawa
- scarborough
- Sudbury
- markham
- etobicoke
- north york
- Brampton
- Oshawa
- hamilton
- Richmond Hill
- oakville
- Thornhill
- burlington
- Barry
- windsor
- London
- Cambridge
- whitby
- to glean
- north bay
- cochrane
- Sarnia
- st catharines
Here’s how to keep rodents away
With the increase in rodent activity, Orkin Canada is reminding residents of simple steps to take to prevent rats and mice from turning homes into their playgrounds.
- Prune trees and shrubs: Keep vegetation at least one meter away from the building exterior to remove hiding places.
- Eliminate water sources: Fix leaking drains, clean water from containers and solve moisture problems.
- Observe the signs: Keep an eye out for feces, burrows, gnaw marks, or rub marks on the walls.
- Seal Entry Point: Seal cracks larger than 1/4 inch and install weather stripping on doors.
- Maintain cleanliness: Keep food in sealed containers, clean up crumbs immediately and avoid leaving utensils out overnight.
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