The Brief Residents in a typically quiet Bensalem neighborhood are battling a severe and growing rat infestation, with homeowners reporting dozens of large rats. Neighbors are currently paying out-of-pocket for private pest control and trapping efforts while asking local and county officials for help. But underneath, residents are battling a disturbing and growing problem: a massive rat infestation. The issue, which residents say began about a year ago, has significantly worsened in recent months, prompting desperate pleas for help from local and county officials. Termine admits she was "freaked out" after recently catching a rat that measured about 10 inches long, not including its tail.