A rat problem in one Pennsylvania township has turned into a homeowner warning about what can happen when trash, debris, and unsanitary outdoor conditions draw pests close to nearby homes.
Wendi Kraemer, 59, of Rostraver Township, was charged with public nuisance after police said conditions at her Route 51 property helped a rat colony become established and spread toward residents on nearby Adams Drive, CBS Pittsburgh reported.
Neighbors told KDKA they saw rats in yards, driveways, and around homes. Some residents said they used traps, poison, pest control, or stayed elsewhere because of health and safety concerns…