Rats and mice, common urban pests, differ significantly in size, behavior, and nesting habits, impacting control strategies. Understanding these disti ...

Temperatures are dropping, and that tiny mouse in the house looms large as pests make their way inside. Here's how to keep ...

As fall brings cooler weather, mice and rats look for ways indoors. Learn how to prevent infestations, spot signs of rodent activity, and use safe, effective methods to keep your home pest-free.

It's always a worry if you've spotted a mouse indoors or a rat in the backyard. And learning how to get rid of mice or how to get rid of rats can be a challenging and often expensive task at the best ...

Whether you’ve just discovered droppings, gnaw marks on your furniture, or, worst of all, a live animal, you know there’s a rodent in your home. But is it a rat or a mouse? Telling the two species ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Rats and mice are active throughout the year, but their behaviour shifts noticeably as the seasons change. While many people ...

You’re looking through your pantry for a snack and notice a bag of chips is slightly less full than you remember it being — and there are chew marks. You’re walking through your garage when you look ...

Victor Vasquez, a manager with Truckee Meadows Pest Control, sees a lot of rats. "We get calls every day for (rats)," Vasquez said. "Some days are lighter than others, majority are in Incline and in ...

This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, UT Extension Agent Celeste Scott demonstrates how to identify and harvest seeds from flowering plants. Also, retired UT Extension Agent Mike ...

Gardeners will be spending less time outdoors now that the weather is getting colder, but in early autumn, it is crucial to stay alert as rats and mice are likely moving into gardens. Late September ...