One Michigan city ranked among most rodent-infested cities nationwide

One Michigan city was ranked in the top 50 most rodent-infested cities in the nation.

The most rodent-infested city nationwide is—you guessed it—New York City, followed by two Californian cities, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Detroit ranked #16 on the list.

Terminix, a pest control company, created the ranking system. The list was generated using the company’s service data from over 300 Terminix branches between August 2023 and July 2024.

The report identifies cities where rats and mice are most frequently reported, highlighting ongoing challenges in urban rodent control.

Tips to prevent from pesky rodents entering your home, from Terminix

Seal Entry Points: Close off cracks and gaps in walls, foundations and around doors and windows. This includes gaps around AC and other utility lines, hidden corners of eaves and under crawl spaces.

Proper Food Storage: Keep food, including pet food and bird seed, in airtight containers and promptly clean up crumbs and spills.

Declutter: Organize storage areas to reduce potential nesting sites.

Regular Garbage Disposal: Use tightly sealed bins and dispose of waste regularly.

Top 50 most rodent-infested cities in the nation, according to Terminix

1. New York City, New York
2. San Francisco, California
3. Los Angeles, California
4. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5. Washington DC
6. Chicago, Illinois
7. Houston, Texas
8. Boston, Massachusetts
9. Dallas, Texas
10. Atlanta, Georgia
11. Baltimore, Maryland
12. Sacramento, California
13. Denver, Colorado
14. Hartford, Connecticut
15. Cleveland, Ohio
16. Detroit, Michigan
17. Tampa, Florida
18. Orlando, Florida
19. Indianapolis, Indiana
20. Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
21. Cincinnati, Ohio
22. Miami, Florida
23. Memphis, Tennessee
24. Columbus, Ohio
25. Palm Springs, California
26. Seattle, Washington
27. Nashville, Tennessee
28. Little Rock, Arkansas
29. San Diego, California
30. Kansas City, Missouri
31. Providence, Massachusetts
32. Minneapolis, Minnesota
33. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
34. San Antonio, Texas
35. Austin, Texas
36. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
37. St. Louis, Missouri
38. Louisville, Kentucky
39. Wilkes, Pennsylvania
40. Honolulu, Hawaii
41. Richmond, Virginia
42. West Palm Beach, Florida
43. Fresno, California
44. Mobile, Alabama
45. Monterey, California
46. Portland, Oregon
47. Albany, New York
48. Ft. Meyers, Florida
49. Birmingham, Alabama
50. Jacksonville, Florida