For the tenth consecutive year, Chicago holds the top spot as the most rodent-infested city in the United States, according to Orkin’s 2024 rankings. This annual report analyzes rodent treatment trends based on new residential services between September 2023 and August 2024, highlighting which cities face the greatest challenges with rats and mice.
Although major urban centers like Los Angeles and New York also maintained their places in the top three, Charleston, West Virginia, has now earned a spot on the list, reflecting the growing issue of rodent infestations across various regions.
Chicago’s urban layout makes it a haven for rats, with countless alleyways and hidden spaces that provide shelter and food sources. From burrowing under subway tracks to nesting near underground pipes, these rodents thrive in concealed environments. The city’s ongoing battle with rats has become a notorious part of its landscape, with incidents like public fascination over a rat-shaped hole in a sidewalk highlighting how deeply the issue is embedded…