Los Angeles Dethrones Chicago as ‘Rattiest’ US City

Los Angeles’ year-round warm weather, dense neighborhoods, and abundance of restaurants make the city a breeding ground for rats, according to a new report.

An apartment unit resides next to towering buildings in Los Angeles. Calif., on Jan. 11, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

After holding the ominous title of “rattiest” U.S. city for more than 10 years, Chicago has been replaced by Los Angeles as the new top haven for the pesky, sharp-toothed rodents.

Orkin’s Oct. 28 annual “Top 50 Rattiest Cities List” has bestowed this new designation upon the City of Angels, ranking cities by the highest reported rat activity.