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2 Missouri Places Suddenly Among Most Rat-Infested in America
There are some things you love to see your city become famous for and others you don't. This is that second one. Suddenly, two Missouri places have become synonymous with a vile creature - rats.
I have a pretty strong stomach and really am not afraid of much. For my family, I'm the designated spider killer and wasp getter. That being said, I don't like rats. When I hear that two Missouri places are now among the most rat-infested in America, my first response is EW.
In the newest rundown of America's places where rats flourish by Orkin, you'll now find two Missouri cities. It's not really a shocker that St. Louis and Kansas City are the culprits although I will admit wondering if Springfield had snuck into the top 30. No offense intended, Springfield friends. It's stories like this that had me wondering.
I was a little surprised to see that Kansas City has a bigger rat problem than St. Louis. No offense intended, St. Louis, but admit that you were surprised, too.
I think my problem with the surging Missouri rat problem is the fact that they are known to carry diseases. It's just a nasty creature to have a lot of. The fact that the two biggest Missouri places are now synonymous with rats (and Springfield making a case to be included, too) is pretty gnarly if you ask me. Ew.
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