Revealing Michigan’s 3 Rat-Infested Cities on the US Top 50

Hold onto your cheese, Michigan. If you're traveling around the state or country, you may want to check your destination, as it could be one of Orkin's 50 most rat-infested cities in the US. Honestly, knowing you MIGHT see a rat is better than not knowing and being surprised by one of these furry disease mini-buses. A whopping 21 million American homes host these furry free-loaders who are always looking for food and shelter each year. Michigan is no exception, with no less than 3 cities making the top 50 list and 1 firmly in the top 10.

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Rats are more than just nuisances that strike fear (and the ability to climb furniture) into many Michiganders. Their powerful little jaws can chew through everything from electrical wires to water pipes and, yes, even gas lines.

How to Spot the Signs You're Living With Rats in Michigan

Before looking at which 3 Michigan cities made Orkins top 50 most rat-infested cities, let's review the tell-tale signs you are dealing with a furry vermin issue:

• Droppings: Found in kitchens, under sinks, in pantries, and along baseboards
• Gnaw Marks: On walls, wood, and wires. Perfect for increasing fire risk in your home
• Nests: Hidden in dark, undisturbed corners made from shredded paper and fabric
• Rub Marks: Grease or dirt marks along the walls and floorboards
• Strange Noises: Scurrying sounds in your attic or in your walls

Of course, the most obvious sign that you have a rat problem is actually seeing a rat. Where there's one, there's more.

Ready to see which Michigan cities get the most calls for rat problems?

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Check out the gallery of Orkin's Top 50 Most Rat-Infested Cities in the US and see if your town made the list.