CHANDLER, AZ — It’s the busy season for roof rats and pest control experts say they’re plaguing neighborhoods across the Valley. Roof rats are common throughout the state but Zach Jolley with Lunar ...

"Love is in air" if you happen to live in a city infested with rats. After states, like California, restricted toxic rodenticides, some cities are starting to use a more humane way to control the rat ...

Roof rat climbing tree branch - Heather Broccard-bell/Getty Images Your home is supposed to be your haven. But if roof rats are keeping you up at night with all their scratching and scurrying sounds, ...

Filled with mesquite trees, bushes and other natural vegetation, John Snodgrass' backyard is like a jungle. It's also the perfect home for rats. About two years ago, Snodgrass started noticing a few ...

Some part of the Southwest feel like they bypassed spring and dove straight into summer, including Phoenix which flirted with triple-digits last week. But while we’re enjoying the sunshine, so are ...

A growing infestation of rodents emanating from the Sam Hughes neighborhood is concerning local pest control experts who say it’s only “a matter of time” before what they’ve identified as roof rats ...

"Love is in the air" – a single pair of breeding rats can account for generations of rats; as many as 15,000 after just one year. ContraPest, the EPA-registered birth control for rats, can now be ...

Rentokil is the world’s largest pest control company, operating in 90 countries worldwide. Its 2024 State of the Rodent Report is out. If you don’t like rats, this document is not comforting, and its ...

Sounds of scratching, gnawing, rustling or squeaking in your home at night could be signs of a rat infestation. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Old World rats breed ...

Roof rats are common in California and can measure up to 18 inches, including tail. They tend to be found in the upper parts of buildings, like attics. UC Agriculture and Natural Resources You’re ...

Rats and mice, common urban pests, differ significantly in size, behavior, and nesting habits, impacting control strategies. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for effective pest management, ...