If you live in these states, prepare a rat infestation, experts warn

These 15 states must pay attention to possible spike in rodents.

The warmly anticipatedBrood x cicadas have started to emerge for the first time since 17 years. While billions of cicadas burst through the soil sounds horrifying for the most part, which might not be the worst part of this phenomenon. The experts say that during the last emerging of Cicada, there was a significant increase in rat infestations. Since the rats love snacks on Cicadas, they are happy to have a feast in front of them for a few months, the headdress x cicadas will matched above the ground. But the experts warn that once the cicada buffet is closed and the bugs return to the ground, the rats are going to look for food elsewhere.

On May 13, Montgomery County Health Managers in Maryland had warned residents on theRat infestations They expect to happen after the emergence of the Cicada. The last time the brood X has emerged in 2004, there were 436 rat complaints compared to the previous 60 year. In 2020, there were only 31 complaints about rats, whose experts expect to jump as a result of the cicadas.

"The rats are parasites and they are always looking for food. Insects like cicadas have good taste for them. The problem with it is that cicadas disappears after their life cycle is over in about two months," declared the entomologist andPest control expert Ryan Smith. "So, the rats will remain without a diversion, force them to find other sources of food, such as your garbage or worse, inside your home."

Ed Spicer, CEO ofPest Strategies, says that the additional subsistence could also result in an explosion of the rat population. "Spring tends to be a moment when rodent populations grow. This is due to increased heat and the availability of foods, which give offspring a greater chance of survival, "he notes. "It is very likely that we will see a boom in rat populations in conjunction with the emergence of the Cicada because of the spring weather and the food source easily available."

Maryland officials require owners to take action "so as not to provide additional food sources and hide hiding places for rats." The statement suggests residents "Do not put food for stray animals, use a capture tray under bird loaders and keep all pet foods inside and in well sealed containers." Officials also recommend that people get rid of congestion on their property to minimize rats options to sleep and reproduce. Finally, the officials ask that the owners manage their garbage by not putting the bins too early, because letting them escape rats night invitations.

It's not just a problem in the Maryland, however: cicadas are set to emerge15 US states, with rats to follow. Read it to find out if you live in one of the states that can deal with double infestation.