Orkin Canada Releases 2025 Rattiest Cities List, Vancouver Returns to Top Ten
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 09 2025
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- City Rankings: In 2025, Orkin Canada's list of the top 10 'rattiest' cities sees Vancouver returning to the rankings, highlighting the intensifying rodent issues across urban areas that affect residents' quality of life.
- Data Source: The rankings are based on the number of commercial and residential rodent treatments conducted from August 2024 to July 2025, reflecting the challenges and demand cities face in pest management.
- Prevention Recommendations: Orkin advises residents to take measures such as trimming trees, eliminating water sources, and sealing entry points to reduce the risk of rodent infestations, emphasizing the importance of early detection.
- Company Background: Orkin Canada, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rollins, Inc., is the largest pest control service provider in Canada, committed to delivering environmentally responsible and effective pest control solutions, thereby enhancing its market leadership position.
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Analyst Views on ROL
Wall Street analysts forecast ROL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ROL is 67.90 USD with a low forecast of 55.00 USD and a high forecast of 72.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 62.830
Low
55.00
Averages
67.90
High
72.00
Current: 62.830
Low
55.00
Averages
67.90
High
72.00
About ROL
Rollins, Inc. is a global consumer and commercial services company. The Company provides essential pest and wildlife control services and protection against termite damage, rodents, and insects to both residential and commercial customers through its subsidiaries and independent franchises located in over 70 countries, including in the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia with international franchises in Canada, Central and South America, and others. It operates under one segment, including its three service offerings: Residential service includes pest control services protecting residential properties from common pests, including rodents, insects, and wildlife; Commercial services consist of workplace pest control solutions for customers across diverse end markets, such as healthcare, food service, and logistics, and Termite and Ancillary services offer termite protection services and ancillary services for both residential and commercial customers.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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