CORVALLIS – Seeing rats in the backyard or, worse yet, in the house, can send people into panic mode, and for good reason. “There are definite social norms that say if you have rodents living near you ...

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.

Rats can be a common pest in the home and garden, and can often cause costly damage. If you have noticed signs such as droppings, rub marks, scratching noises, holes, nests, and footprints, you might ...

Sounds of scratching, gnawing, rustling or squeaking in your home at night could be signs of a rat infestation. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Old World rats breed ...

Like many other common garden pests, rats seek to move indoors during winter because these spaces offer warmth, shelter, and food. As freezing temperatures set in, rats are more likely to see your ...