Urban dwellers in Washington D.C., San Francisco, Toronto, New York City, and Amsterdam might have seen rats scurrying across their cities — and they're not imagining an influx. Rat populations ...

Warmer winters, denser living conditions, less vegetation and limited rat control resources also contributed to the growth in urban rat populations.

Rats, though seemingly harmless, could be a real nightmare if they decide to settle in your garden. Not only are they experts at concealment, but they can also wreak havoc by burrowing underground ...

The saying goes that Kansas City in August is hotter than two rats in a wool sock, but it turns out the rising temperatures ...

Rats are notorious breeders, having up to 12 babies every couple of months, which is how an infestation can quickly escalate. While rat traps may seem barbaric to some people, and poison can leave ...

A rat scurrying up and down the pipes and pigeons by a tray return station at Beauty World Food Centre on Feb 3, 2025. (Photo: CNA/Charmaine Jacob) SINGAPORE: Recent rat sightings at Beauty World ...

Hawaiʻi is considered the epicenter of rat lungworm disease, which is spread when people accidentally consume snails and ...

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Head lice affect more than 100 million people worldwide annually. Permethrin (1% formulation) is efficacious but resistance is emerging. Malathion (0.5% formulation) is an alternative, but ...

Climate change and hotter weather is making it easier for rats to find food and breed, according to a new study.