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Black America Web
3 days ago
- Health
- Black America Web
Oh, Rats! Is Your State Vulnerable For Indoor Pests?
Source: Alexander Pytskiy / Getty He's a cute little critter, ain't he? Well, maybe not so much. The above stock photo of a modelesque mouse with a humanlike smirk that calls to mind Stuart Little is unfortunately a sign for high alarm across America following a new report from Home Gnome that gives insight into the most vulnerable states for indoor pests in 2025. For a detailed reminder on what you're going up against this season, take a look below at a deep dive that PBS did last month during the start of spring cleaning: RELATED: Spring Cleaning for Your Finances—Rubber Gloves Not Required According to research provided by Home Gnome, the usual suspects are still the ones to watch out for. Rats have a population exceeding 10 million in at least four states, mosquitoes have over 50 species making rounds throughout 34 states, over 400 spider species are crawling through 11 different states and when it comes to flea & tick season, well, that simply never ends in 12 states. Take a look at a better breakdown below, via Home Gnome : 'From 9-inch centipedes crawling through Hawaiian homes to 20 million rats roaming New York, America's pest problem is bigger (and weirder) than you think. In 2025, Florida takes the top spot for indoor infestations, but states like bat-friendly Texas, Georgia, and Arizona aren't far behind, thanks to mosquito swarms, aggressive termites, and creepy crawlies hiding in walls, attics, and closets.' If you're living in any of the states listed below, you can breathe a little bit easier. It's worth noting that a high risk rank actually correlates to a lower overall score on the scale of infestation probability: 50. Alaska – 17.58 (Risk Rank: 50 ) 49. Wyoming – 23.01 ( Risk Rank: 49 ) 48. Idaho – 23.11 ( Risk Rank: 41 ) 47. North Dakota – 25.53 ( Risk Rank: 47 ) 46. Montana – 26.03 ( Risk Rank: 46 ) 45. Hawaii – 27.46 ( Risk Rank: 48 ) 44. Maine – 30.36 ( Risk Rank: 43 ) 43. Vermont – 31.09 ( Risk Rank: 45 ) 42. Oregon – 31.15 ( Risk Rank: 40 ) 41. South Dakota – 31.34 ( Risk Rank: 42 ) 40. Utah – 32.21 ( Risk Rank: 31 ) 39. Nevada – 33.70 ( Risk Rank: 28 ) 38. New Mexico – 34.51 ( Risk Rank: 21 ) 37. New Hampshire – 35.25 ( Risk Rank: 44 ) 36. Washington – 35.28 ( Risk Rank: 37 ) 35. Oklahoma – 35.75 ( Risk Rank: 25 ) 34. Arizona – 36.64 ( Risk Rank: 12 ) 33. Delaware – 36.68 ( Risk Rank: 39 ) 32. Colorado – 36.87 ( Risk Rank: 30 ) 31. Arkansas – 37.31 ( Risk Rank: 22 ) 30. West Virginia – 38.52 ( Risk Rank: 36 ) 29. Kansas – 38.91 ( Risk Rank: 32 ) 28. Minnesota – 39.59 ( Risk Rank: 34 ) 27. Michigan – 40.36 ( Risk Rank: 33 ) 26. Tennessee – 40.40 ( Risk Rank: 18 ) As for the rest of you, we will not be gatekeeping this information in the least bit. Below you'll find the 25 states (from greatest risk to least) when it comes to the most vulnerable in America for indoor pest infestation. You can head over to Home Gnome for the state-by-state specifics. Good luck! Keep scrolling to see if your state is vulnerable for indoor pests in 2025: Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Fluctuating weather can increase fire risk in Colorado
DENVER, CO (KDVR) — With the weather turning warm before the next round of snow, firefighters are sending out a warning: The dry conditions can increase your fire risk. A Home Gnome study called '2025's Most Vulnerable Cities for House Fires' places Thornton, Lakewood and Aurora among the nation's most vulnerable cities for house fires. Denver, Aurora fire crews battle 2 alarm fire sparked by faulty refrigeration unit Colorado's stretches of high temperatures followed by snow storms create conditions that can be prime for fire danger. 'An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure and so whatever people can do to, you know, just be safe and practice maintenance and preventable safety tips in their homes, then they're going to protect themselves and their family,' said Aurora Fire Department Spokesperson Dawn Small. The city of Aurora saw more than 300 structure fires in 2024, with 32 in January and 35 in March. Small said wildfires can be sparked by flying embers so homeowners should monitor any flammable items. 'Nothing that's potentially flammable or an ember catcher within five feet of the perimeter of your home,' said Small. Most house fires begin in the kitchen. Police vehicle responding to alcohol-involved crash hit by suspected DUI driver 'You think, 'stand by your pan' — don't leave that cooking unattended. In the bedroom which is the second most common place that we see fires in the home, 'close before you doze;' close the door when you're going to bed to prevent that fire from going and entering into that bedroom,' she said. It's also important to keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything flammable. Aurora Fire told FOX31 that fatal residential fires are twice as likely to happen during the first months of the year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
