Chicago had a ten-year streak as rattiest city[0]. Recently lost the crown to Los Angeles.

[0] https://www.orkin.com/press-room/worst-cities-for-rats-los-a...

This is Orkin's view, correct? I wonder if its just a matter of controlling more of the market. I can't say I've seen a Western Exterminator guy-with-hammer vs rat adornment in quite some years.