The Black Death was only possible because human civilization had become advanced enough to allow rats to survive and flourish, according to the first study of the ancient genes of the black rat.

Black rats (Rattus rattus) have lived alongside humans for millennia, making homes in our dwellings, raiding our food stores, spreading diseases, and inspiring hostility, fear, and wonder. Black rats ...

YAKIMA, Wash. - Exterminator Dan Nissen always got the occasional call about a rat problem, but about four years ago things changed. That's when Yakima-based exterminators started getting calls nearly ...

Arizona is known for scorpions, tara n tulas and other scary bugs, but that's not all. We also have roof rats. Roof rats thrive in close proximity to humans. People unwittingly attract roof rats by ...

Roof rats are common in Arizona's urban and suburban areas, often found in trees, on roofs, and in dense landscaping. Signs of roof rats include small, pointed droppings, gnaw marks, and scratching ...