Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist for the National Pest Management Association, says the first telltale sign is rat droppings. Look, too, for chewed surfaces or food supplies as well as ...

A detection dog is being deployed to search for signs of rats on some of the Isles of Scilly. Kuki and her handlers Laura ...

Rats have a reputation for being filthy and sneaky. They’re seen as signs of urban decay and carriers of pestilence. More than any other city creature, they inspire fear and disgust. People hate ...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Four black rats in Riverside County tested positive for Bird Flu. It is the first time the H5N1 virus has been found in rats. According to the United States Department of ...

Climate change is contributing to a global rise in urban rat infestations, according to a new Science Advances study. As temperatures increase, rats are better able to thrive -- even in inclement ...