Could birth control be the key to curbing Chicago's rat infestation? A new pilot program moving away from rat poison is launching on Tuesday in what has been dubbed America's "rattiest city." The new ...

Once rats are in the house, it is very difficult to get rid of them. In such a situation, people often ask whether there is any way to drive rats out of the house without killing them. So let us know ...

In Somerville, Massachusetts just outside of Boston, everyone has a horror story about the rats. Adaline Lining says they ruined Christmas for her last year. She had received a delivery of Bartlett ...

The latest weapon in Chicago’s war against rats is plant-based, naturally flavored and nutritious. It’s a birth control pellet made with corn and peanuts, and a team of researchers and volunteers will ...

Rodents used to rattle Insomnia Cookies’ location on Sherman Avenue. The pests prowled the alley neighboring the store, preying on spilled garbage and gnawing through dumpster lids. The problem ...

In light of the European Commission's new proposal, individuals would only be allowed to poison rats at home — not mice.

Scientists have some good news for rats and some bad news for city dwellers. Rat populations are rising in cities including Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, reports a study released Friday that ...

The owners of a rat-infested home in Irvine allowed a pest control expert to inspect the property after the rodents had caused numerous problems for their neighbors. David Schuelke put on a helmet and ...