Distinguishing between rat snakes and venomous copperheads is crucial for safety. Copperheads possess distinct hourglass ...

The interactive online map allows neighbors to anonymously report rat sightings and signs of infestations across the region. The creator is also advocating for humane rat control solutions.

Irrigation canals around Boise have served as a rat superhighway, bringing an infestation so serious that health officials ...

NEW YORK-- If you're tired of seeing rats around the city, you can now help minimize the pesky population. On Sunday, Mayor Eric Adams' office announced its latest rat-mitigation program that lets New ...

A woman says a long-running rat infestation has left her family unable to safely live in their home after dead rodents and ...

Rats are great pets for those who want a furry friend but may not have enough space for a dog or cat. Domestic rats in particular can be friendly, calm, and can bond emotionally with their owners.

Tracy J. Wholf is a senior coordinating producer of climate and environmental coverage for CBS News and Stations, based in New York. Cara Tabachnick is a news editor at CBSNews.com. Cara began her ...