Bailey is a lifestyle writer from Los Angeles, California. She has a passion for home decor, her cats, and simply hanging out with friends. When she's not writing for Forbes Advisor, Bailey is ...

I've been plagued for several years by gnawing rats with bushy tails (i.e., eastern gray squirrels, Sciurus carolinensis). I love their antics, and don't mind seeing them on my birdfeeders. In fact, I ...