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Seven California cities were ranked among the most infested with rats and mice in the U.S. last year, according to a recent report.
The analysis by pest control company Terminix examined data from 300 of the company’s branches across the nation, ranking them by the amount of rodent control services used by residents, representatives said.
Which California cities made the list?
Seven California cities or regions were among the 50 most-infested states in the nation, according to Terminex. They include:
2. San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose area3. Los Angeles12. Sacramento/Stockton/Modesto area25. Palm Springs29. San Diego43. Fresno-Visalia area45. Monterey-Salinas area
“Cities with the most rats and mice often have a high population density, easy access to food, and mild climates,” the company said in a written statement. “These rodents aren’t just annoying; they can be a serious nuisance and health hazard to your home. They can chew through wires, contaminate food, and transmit diseases. Their droppings can also contain harmful bacteria and parasites.”
What are the top 50 most rodent-infested cities in the U.S.New York City, NYSan Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CALos Angeles, CAPhiladelphia, PAWashington DCChicago, ILHouston, TXBoston, MADallas-Fort Worth, TXAtlanta, GABaltimore, MDSacramento-Stockton-Modesto, CADenver, COHartford-New Haven, CTCleveland-Akron, OHDetroit, MITampa-St. Pete, FLOrlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne, FLIndianapolis, INPittsburgh, PACincinnati, OHMiami-Fort Lauderdale, FLMemphis, TNColumbus, OHPalm Springs, CASeattle-Tacoma, WANashville, TNLittle Rock-Pine Bluff, ARSan Diego, CAKansas City, MOProvidence-New Bedford, MAMinneapolis-St. Paul, MNOklahoma City, OKSan Antonio, TXAustin, TXHarrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PASt. Louis, MOLouisville, KYWilkes-Barre-Scranton, PAHonolulu, HIRichmond-Petersburg, VAWest Palm Beach-Fort Pierce, FLFresno-Visalia, CAMobile, AL-Pensacola, FLMonterey-Salinas, CAPortland, ORAlbany-Schenectady-Troy, NYFt. Myers-Naples, FLBermingham, ALJacksonville, FLHow to recognize a rodent infestation
Even if mice or rats manage to stay out of view inside a home, they often leave other signs of their presence.
Small droppings, particularly in the backs of drawers and cabinets or on the floor along walls, may signify rats or mice, along with holes gnaw marks in food packaging or chewed wires or floor molding, Terminix representatives said.
Footprints and tail drags may be visible in dust, and homeowners should also keep an eye out for nesting debris such as chewed paper, cardboard or insulation.
The deer mouse, also known as a white-footed mouse, is the most abundant mammal in North America, according to the California Integrated Pest Management Program.
How to prevent an infestation
There are several people can take to keep rats and mice from taking up residence in their homes, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
The include:
Removing any sources of food and water, like pet food left out overnight or rotten fruit or nuts from treesGetting rid of items that could provide potential shelter or nesting areasSealing off all exterior openings greater than 1/4-inch wide, especially around pipes and other conduitsCovering cracks around doors, window and vents with “rat proof” materials like sheet metal
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