The bill that would require the state to take action to control and remove Norway and roof rats now moves to the House floor.

The bill is drawing concern from pest control companies and critics who argue rat control should fall on property owners, not the state.🐀 ...

A neurological disease spread by rats and other animals may have become established in San Diego County.

A Boise neighbor said she trapped the largest rat she has ever seen in her backyard, and a local pest control expert said he has already responded to multiple Treasure Valley homes this year to remove ...

From the Pacific Northwest to the Deep South, these cities are rat hotspots — definitely not for anyone who hates sharing space with creepy critters.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Small rat carrying a piece of apple in his mouth running along a concrete barrier - Bruce Li/Getty Images Seeing a rat may send ...

Black rats (Rattus rattus) have lived alongside humans for millennia, making homes in our dwellings, raiding our food stores, ...

Rats are showing up in Boise backyards. A pest control expert shares how to spot them, remove them, and keep them away from your home 🐀 ...

As the first lighter evenings arrive and homeowners start to think about cutting hedges back and pressure washing patios, there's one area that's at risk - the garden shed ...