In Philadelphia’s Mayfair neighborhood, residents say rats that were a problem last summer are showing up again, and they worry the situation could get worse as the weather warms.
People on blocks where children regularly play outside say the problem has gone beyond a simple annoyance, with rats reportedly appearing in driveways, around trash, and even inside cars.
What happened?
Neighbors told local reporters they have been seeing rats around their homes for months, with some residents blaming neglected properties and poor trash conditions that can give the animals places to nest.
As WPVI reported, complaints prompted city public health Vector Control staff to visit on April 13, and crews are expected to return…