African giant pouched rats like Carolina prevented nearly 400,000 new cases of a deadly disease. It's possible because of ...

Newly reported research in rats by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that one underlying cause may be biological. The study showed that male rats in ...

However, the 29-year-old has been avoiding the area lately, because she frequently finds herself in a standoff with rats at the park. “There are so many rats at night. I’ve seen them ...

Alistair continued: "For example, rats hate the smell of peppermint oil, vinegar, and garlic. Scattering black pepper around entry points to your property will also irritate their noses and stop ...

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CANTON, Ohio (WJW) – A Stark County couple is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities discovered horrific conditions inside their home, which included hundreds of living and dead rats.

Rats and mice are more likely to create havoc in homes around February as they scavenge for food during the scarce late winter months. However, keeping them at bay could be far less complicated ...

“Telling someone they will be more independent if they take their blood pressure medicine is better than ... to stay with it — from three gym rats between the ages of 77 and 86.

Rats have become the latest addition to the menagerie of animals infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service reported ...

The CDC reports there have been 3 cases of hantavirus in Florida. Hantavirus has been found in cotton rats in Florida. There is no treatment for hantavirus. Patients receive supportive care.

Refuse workers are set to begin an indefinite walk out as residents fear bin strikes are exacerbating a city's rat problem. The Unite union said on Wednesday workers would begin indefinite strike ...

A recent court decision in John Ssempebwa vs KCCA to rename roads in Kampala has sparked much debate. Critics question whether, amidst Kampala’s myriad issues, renaming roads should be a priority.