Don’t turn to toxic, dangerous rodenticides to get rid of rodents. Instead, use exclusion and sanitation tactics to make sure they never enter your home or business in the first place. Sealing entry ...

Rats and mice have been living with humans for centuries — and humans have been working for just as long to keep them at bay. These animals sometimes contribute to public health risks and problems in ...

USA TODAY reviewed Orkin pest control services, costs, and effectiveness to help you decide if it's the right choice for your home.

Public attention surrounding hantavirus outbreaks often focuses, understandably, on the immediate health risks associated with rodent exposure.

A Connecticut town is piloting a rodent birth control program to manage the town’s rodent population in a more environmentally responsible way, and animal rights advocates are hailing it as a success.

If you spotted a snake in your garden this season and reached for a shovel or a bottle of repellent, you just fired your best ...

Wondering whether to tip pest control technicians? An etiquette expert explains when tipping is appreciated, how much to give ...

West Hollywood has banned the use and sale of glue traps for rodent control. This newly adopted city ordinance makes West Hollywood the first city in the state with a glue trap ban. The ban is ...