Oh Rats! 3 Michigan Cities Named ‘Rattiest’ in America

Pests happen, but one of the worst and scariest infestations you can have are the giant cousins of the average mouse, Rats. They're big, they're creepy, and they can carry lots of diseases that we all want to avoid.

Each year pest control company Orkin releases their 'rattiest' cities in America based on how many calls they received to exterminate the pests. Thankfully the top city in the country isn't in Michigan, but three of the top 50 are...

What is the rattiest city in America?

According to Orkin, the city you're most likely to run into a giant pizza loving rodent is...

Chicago, Illinois

Considering it's the home of the viral 'rat hole', it's not that surprising that the Windy City managed to make the top of the list yet again this year.

@nowthisA rat has left quite an impression on a Chicago community — literally. Now, dozens are scurrying to see the Chicago rat hole. #chicago #rathole #chicagorathole♬ original sound - nowthis

What are the rattiest cities in Michigan?

Three cities in Michigan made the list of 'rattiest cities in America' this year. The rattiest city in Michigan may not come as a surprise to most people...

Detroit

Making the list yet again this year, Detroit is in the top ten, sitting at number nine. They've moved up a spot from last year, meaning that the problem is getting worse before it gets better.

Meanwhile as we make our way through the top 25, we see another Michigan city sitting at number 25 and that's...

Grand Rapids

Thankfully, Grand Rapids is moving down the list compared to their spot last year. They're sitting at number 25 when last year Grand Rapids was 23rd in the nation for rats.

and finally, the last city in Michigan that made Orkin's top 50 rattiest cities in America is...

Flint

Coming in at 43rd, Flint is close to making their way off this not so great list to be on. Flint moved down 8 spots this year, which means they're starting to get their rodent problem under control. (or at least other cities are now doing worse, we'll take it either way.)