One Indiana city made the list of the cities in America most infested with rats. Care to guess which one?

Orkin just released its list of the Top 50 Rattiest Cities in the U.S. They ranked metro regions by the number of new rodent treatments performed from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024. This ranking includes both residential and commercial pest control treatments. According to Orkin, Mice and rats are a serious concern to the millions of homeowners who deal with infestations each fall. As the weather cools, rodents seek warm shelter and food sources. They enter and invade your piping and even chew through your walls. Many times, rats and mice will chew through wiring in your home, which causes an increased risk of fires. So not only are they disgusting critters, but they could cause quite a bit of damage.

Chicago took the number one spot on this list for the tenth year in a row...remind me to not visit the Windy City any time soon. Once again this year, Los Angeles claimed the number two spot and New York came in at third place. However, there was one Indiana city that unfortunately made this list.

So you are probably wondering which city in Indiana made that list, right? For the second year in a row, coming in at number 15 is Indianapolis. Coincidentally, Indianapolis also made Orkin's list of the top 50 cities for bed bugs in 2024.

So, if you find yourself visiting or living in either of these Indiana cities, be sure to look out for rats. Orkin also mentioned a few common signs that you might have a rat problem, as well as some tips to help keep these rodents out. You can see the full list and learn more by clicking here.