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OH RATS! Terminix Releases List of America’s Most Rat-Infested Cities

Do you live in a city with a rat problem?

Terminix has just released their list of the most rat infested cities in America. There are not many surprises.

New York and Los Angeles are at the top of the list, naturally, but there are a few that you might not know.

FOX News reports:

America’s most rat-infested cities ranked as Midwest surprise cracks top 10

A national pest control company has released its annual list of the top 10 most rodent-infested cities in the U.S. — and one Midwest city has now joined the list for the first time.

The list is based on rodent control service data from more than 300 Terminix branches nationwide in 2025, ranking cities where residents most frequently used the company’s services.

While New York and Los Angeles held onto the top two spots, Philadelphia moved up one spot to No. 3.

The top 10 list included returning cities like Houston, Chicago and Washington, D.C. — as well as Boston and Dallas.

There was also a new entrant in the top 10 this year.

For the first time, Detroit cracked the top 10, moving up one spot from No. 11.

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Chicago Releases Feral Cats On City Streets To Tackle Explosion In Rat Population

Windy City? More like Ratty City.

Every year for the last six years, the city of Chicago has been named the rattiest in America, according to a report from a local TV station.

“In an unprecedented year, the visibility of rodents has increased, creating concern for homeowners and business owners alike. As reported in the Spring, the pandemic-driven closure of restaurants forced rodents to find new food sources,” said the Orkin pest control company, which puts together the annual ranking. “Without food waste to consume, these pests were seen scavenging new areas and exhibiting unusual or aggressive behavior. The presence of rodents became so relevant that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued Rodent Control guidance on ways to keep rats and mice out of homes and businesses. ”

But a city animal shelter has an answer: Feral cats — feral cats everywhere.

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