OH RATS! Terminix Releases List of America’s Most Rat-Infested Cities

Terminix has released its annual ranking of the most rat-infested cities in the U.S., based on pest control service data from over 300 branches nationwide in 2025. New York and Los Angeles retain their top two positions, with Philadelphia moving up to third, and Houston entering the top five. Detroit is a new addition to the top 10, ranking at number 10.

• Terminix’s annual list ranks the most rat-infested cities in the U.S.
• The ranking is based on rodent control service data from over 300 Terminix branches nationwide in 2025.
• New York and Los Angeles are the top two most rat-infested cities.
• Philadelphia moved up to the third spot.
• Houston is a new addition to the top five.
• Detroit is a new entrant in the top 10, ranking at number 10.
• Other cities on the list include Chicago, Washington D.C., Boston, and Dallas.