PETA supports the initiative. Ashley Byrne, senior campaigner for PETA, told us the end of rat poison, known as rodenticide, would mean saving the lives of pets that may come in contact with rats.

The City Council unanimously voted to ban the use of a class of rat poisons known as second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, or SGARs, on city-owned property after a public hearing ...

Winters are getting warmer and shorter as the climate changes. That's helping rat populations grow in several U.S. cities. Rats! Climate change is helping increase their populations in cities ...

The triple-killer was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court, but was not present for the judge's remarks after telling his lawyer he would be "disruptive" during proceedings. During sentencing ...

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 ...

And today’s management strategies are falling short in many places. “We’re often focused on this ‘see a rat, kill a rat’ mentality and — spoiler — that’s not working,” she says.

Pets can also deter rats, as they can be a disruptive force in the garden, making the rats less likely to stay. Some cats will kill and may even eat rats, but they are not as effective predators as ...

And today's management strategies are falling short in many places. "We're often focused on this 'see a rat, kill a rat' mentality and — spoiler — that's not working," she says. The key for ...

And today's management strategies are falling short in many places. "We're often focused on this 'see a rat, kill a rat' mentality and — spoiler — that's not working," she says. The key for ...