The exact figure landed on 1,076,148 caught rats in 2024, according to Anticimex's annual report.
The pests thrive best underground where they find shelter and food in pipes and cables.
It's like an all-inclusive hotel down there. There's free access to accommodation, food, and water, says Magnus Rosenholm, pest expert at the company, to TV4.
The rats cause damage by destroying floor drains, gnawing on pipe components, and undermining the ground beneath buildings.
Compared to 2023, the number of caught rats increased by five percent. The problem is particularly large in major cities, and one reason for the increase is that cities are becoming denser, while more traps are being set out.
The rats breed incredibly quickly. The best thing is to prevent and keep it at a reduced level so that you don't let it get out of hand, says Rosenholm.
