COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Orkin has ratted out Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati for being among the top 50 cities for reported rodent activity in the United States.
In order to create this year’s list of the “rattiest cities,” Orkin compiled the number of new rodent services it performed at owner-occupied residences from August 2024 to August 2025. The cities that sought the most help with rodents — such as rats, mice and chipmunks — topped the list.
Columbus ranked at No. 21, falling four spots from last year’s report. Cleveland was also named among the most rodent-infested cities, at No. 11, as well as Cincinnati, at No. 27. While Cleveland fell one spot compared with last year, Cincinnati jumped eight spots…