Orkin lists Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Dallas, and Houston among the top U.S. cities plagued by rats in 2024.

Pest control company Orkin has identified Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Dallas, Houston, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint, Seattle, Richmond, and Honolulu as some of the most rat-infested cities in the US for 2024. The ranking is based on new residential rodent treatments from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024. According to Orkin's John Kane, rats can cause significant damage by chewing through walls, piping, and wiring, which can lead to fires.

November 13, 2024
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