Reports of unusually large rats have homeowners increasingly concerned about protecting their outdoor spaces. These rodents are particularly drawn to garden buildings and areas where food or shelter ...

IRVINE, Calif. -- A house of horrors in Southern California overrun with rats has been declared a public nuisance by the city of Irvine as neighbors grow frustrated with rodents roaming around freely.

In light of the European Commission's new proposal, individuals would only be allowed to poison rats at home — not mice.

A rat the size of a cat was found inside a home in the United Kingdom, and local representatives say the animal is part of a growing problem in the area. David Taylor and Stephen Martin are ...