The more garbage there is lying around, the more comfortable rats feel. The rodents can easily find food and shelter in cities, especially where garbage is carelessly disposed of or food scraps are accessible. What is the situation like in Saxony's major cities?
While Chemnitz currently sees no cause for concern, Leipzig and Dresden are monitoring the situation and relying on different strategies for prevention and control.
Chemnitz sees no problem with rats
In Chemnitz, the city says it currently has "no problem with rats". The number of reported cases has also remained stable in recent years and there are no particularly affected districts. Citizens can still report sightings - for example by telephone or via the city's defect reporter. In such cases, the cause is investigated promptly, for example in the case of illegal waste dumping.
