Nothing quite strikes terror in your heart like finding rats in your home, whether you're an animal lover or not. These rodents can not only carry disease, but they ...

Pest management is an integral part of having a home garden. Aside from insects, you also may need to protect your plants against rodents. Rats can be particularly dangerous problems to deal with. Not ...

Rats are usually unwelcome visitors in gardens - they are generally considered vermin and can spread potentially serious ...

Despite being unwelcome visitors, rats are highly adept at finding entry points if given the opportunity. These pests ...

Rats will take advantage of any birdfeeders they spot in a garden, but there is a simple way to keep rodents away while still helping out any struggling birds.

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Piperine activates the pain receptors in rats and other mammals, causing them to sneeze, cough, and "scurry away". A ...

Neighbors on Plymouth's northwest side say a rat problem is forcing them to set traps, hire exterminators and lobby city hall for help.