Midwest City Surprises in Ranking of America's Rat-infested Areas

WHO:

NY Post - The city of Detroit is mentioned as a new entry in the rankings.

Fox News Travel - Terminix is the organization that compiled the list of rat-infested cities.

WHAT:

NY Post - New York and Los Angeles held the top two spots in the ranking of America's most rat-infested cities.

NY Post - Philadelphia ranked No. 3 in the list.

Fox News Travel - Detroit cracked Terminix's top 10 most rodent-infested cities for the first time.

WHERE:

NY Post - The cities mentioned include New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Detroit.

WHEN:

Fox News Travel - The ranking is described as an annual list.

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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 03:11 UTC)

New York City and Los Angeles have retained their positions as the top two most rat-infested cities in America, according to an annual ranking compiled by Terminix. Philadelphia follows closely at number three, while Detroit has made its debut in the top ten for the first time. The list highlights the ongoing rodent issues faced by these major urban areas.