Washington, D.C., is launching a rat birth control program to lower the rodent population in the city. (Carlos Aranguiz, Adobe Stock) BALTIMORE — Washington, D.C., is launching a rat birth control ...

Rats aren't just a nuisance. They can carry diseases and are a leading causes of property damage. One community in Massachusetts is trying a novel... Too many rats? Birth control is one city's answer ...

If the trap’s a-rockin’, don’t come a-knockin’. New York City’s fight against rats has entered the furry beasts’ bedrooms, with the City Council approving a measure to lace rat traps with rodent birth ...

Welp, it's another day in the good ol' US of A. Patrik Giardino / Getty Images In NYC's latest attempts to shrink its rat population (if you recall, last year, the city appointed a "rat czar"), the ...

New York City is known for its towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, but lurking beneath the glitz and glamour of the city that never sleeps are 3 million resilient rats that have cemented their ...

Here’s what to know about the political complications of the rat problem that has plagued some homeowners.