Dallas has found itself in a Top Ten list that many of us would rather not appear on.
According to new research from Terminix, Dallas is one of the most rat-infested cities in the nation, coming in at No. 9 overall.
Dallas ranked No.8 last year.
Emory Matts, Board-Certified Entomologist and Technical Service Manager at Terminix, said in a news release announcing the rankings, “Several factors can influence where rodent pressure shows up from year to year. Weather, drought, development, population shifts, and the availability of food and shelter can all play a role. Dry conditions can push rodents indoors in search of food and water, while milder falls and winters can extend breeding windows and allow populations to grow before colder weather arrives.”
Our fellow Texans Houston appeared at No. 5 on the list.
The full top ten ranking for most rat-infested cities are:
10 – Detroit, MI
9 – Dallas, TX
8 – Boston, MA
7 – Washington D.C.
6 – Chicago, IL
5 – Houston, TX
4 – San Francisco, CA
3 – Philadelphia, PA
2 – Los Angeles, CA
1 – New York, NY
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