Several new billboards on Interstate 84 in Hartford and West Hartford are sending a not-so-gentile reminder that rat poison ...

Maureen Murray, wildlife disease ecologist at Lincoln Park Zoo’s Urban Wildlife Institute, joins Lisa Dent to talk about alternative ways you can get rid of rats instead of poison in order to protect ...

Rats are a nuisance in the garden. They damage plants, leave droppings, and carry diseases. But there are many simple, inexpensive DIY strategies to help you learn how to keep rats out of the garden.

Rat poison is killing birds of prey, foxes and domesticated pets, according to municipal officials and a local wildlife rehabilitator. This week, the Bellingham Board of Health and Bellingham Police ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo is testing a new way to tackle the city’s rat problem without harming other urban wildlife. Researchers with the Chicago Rat Project have launched a ...

Some Flatbush neighbors say they’re dodging danger every time they walk down Ocean Avenue due to rat poison that's been spilled across sidewalks, where both children and pets play. Flatbush dog owner ...

Clemson University provides funding as a member of The Conversation US. Rats thrive around humans, for good reason: They feed off crops and garbage and readily adapt to many settings, from farms to ...

Rats sneaking into homes or shops is a common problem, and while these tiny creatures may look harmless, the damage they cause can be significant. From chewing clothes, furniture, and books to ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo ...