Philadelphia was listed as the third‑most affected city in the United States for rat and mouse problems, according to a ranking released by pest‑control firm Terminix. The position reflects the volume of homeowner service requests the company recorded throughout 2025.
The company’s analysis covered the 50 cities with the highest reported rodent activity, placing Philadelphia behind Los Angeles and one other city. Terminix compiled the data from its network of 300 branches across the country to generate the list.
The ranking highlights the extent of rodent issues reported by homeowners in Philadelphia during the previous year, based solely on the company’s service request figures.