Reports of unusually large rats have homeowners increasingly concerned about protecting their outdoor spaces. These rodents are particularly drawn to garden buildings and areas where food or shelter ...

CORVALLIS – Seeing rats in the backyard or, worse yet, in the house, can send people into panic mode, and for good reason. “There are definite social norms that say if you have rodents living near you ...

From what he’s seen on the job, rats are here to stay across the Treasure Valley. He’s seen them from Northwest Eagle to Southwest Boise. Locals have spotted both Norway rats — the classic brown ...

Pantries offer warmth, food, and safety for mice. If you wait until winter begins to mouse-proof your pantry, you might already have an infestation that's harder to control. The last thing you want is ...

Is your neighbor's cluttered yard attracting rodents to your home? I asked the experts what to do — without falling out with them.

Whether you’re hosting festive gatherings or going on vacation, the last thing you want are rodents to ruin your holidays. In addition, the colder temperatures can leave homes vulnerable to pest ...

Rats are a common, annoying problem for gardeners. They damage garden crops and ornamental plantings; eat and contaminate food, damage structures and property; and transmit parasites and diseases.

The last thing Chicagoans expect when they lift the hood of their car is a literal rat’s nest. But rodents do enjoy curling up in warm spaces and chewing on any available wires, which makes nestling ...

An “urban myth” persists that some cars, usually Japanese cars, in the popularly repeated tales, are prone to having their wiring damaged because the insulation is made from a soy derivative and is, ...