After years of rising complaints and worsening infestations, Toronto has all-but-officially declared a war on rats—one made necessary for reasons that may (or may not) surprise you. “Climate change is ...

Humans have done a lot to help rats become one of the most prolific mammals on the planet. We leave out food waste and trash. Our buildings and sewers provide cozy homes. We inadvertently help them ...

Residents of a community near Wolfville, N.S., who are dealing with a massive rat infestation say they're frustrated by the lack of action taken to get it under control. Natasha Banks says she first ...