In Arizona, we have it all, scorpions, snakes and yes, even rats. Specifically, roof rats and before you panic, no, they aren’t your typical New York City, pizza-stealing type of rats. Roof rats are ...

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 ...

As roof-rat activity begins to increase, Maricopa County Environmental Services is urging residents to clear their trees of citrus fruit. “Arcadia, central Phoenix, Ahwatukee, different areas tend to ...

PHOENIX — Roof rats are beginning to scurry around looking for excess citrus and homeowners need to be proactive if they don’t want the rats moving in, a city official said. “Roof rats are a big ...

Rentokil is the world’s largest pest control company, operating in 90 countries worldwide. Its 2024 State of the Rodent Report is out. If you don’t like rats, this document is not comforting, and its ...

A bill aimed at abating and eventually eradicating invasive rats is going back to the drawing board after community members and lawmakers raised concerns over funding and government overreach.

CHANDLER, AZ — It’s the busy season for roof rats and pest control experts say they’re plaguing neighborhoods across the Valley. Roof rats are common throughout the state but Zach Jolley with Lunar ...

There are certain things you expect from a place like New York City - good food, Times Square. Sure. But also big city pests like rats. A New York rat can even be a celebrity. Remember the pizza rat? ...

Booming rat populations in Ada and Canyon counties caught Idaho flatfooted. A new Senate bill hopes to hit back.