Scores of Metro Vancouverites grapple with rodent issues, whether they rent or own businesses, but not all are created equal.

Rats can be a real nuisance in gardens, causing damage to structures and potentially carrying diseases that can be harmful to ...

Pet rats are smart, affectionate, and highly social animals that make rewarding companions. But before bringing one home, ...

So the particular diseases carried by rats vary by city block, according to Byers. In her studies, 60 per cent of rats on one block might carry Leptospira, a pathogen spread through their urine.

A typical rat needs about 30 to 60 grams of food a day to ­survive, and up to 70 to 80 if it’s a nursing female. A family of 10 rats would need at least 450 grams.

The number of rat-related calls to the city has risen sharply in recent years, despite a two-year-old pledge by city council ...

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From peppermint to marigolds, these are five plants that rats hate - you can keep the rodents away by adding these to your garden.

Author of the article: Jamie Hall Published Jun 28, 2012 • < 1 minute read Join the conversation ...

Second to humans, rats are the most populous mammal on earth. While no vermin census is kept, experts estimate that between 500,000 and 2 million rats are currently roaming New York City alone.

He said: “As gardeners, we take pride in our outdoor spaces, and pesky rodents such as rats can not only kill the atmosphere but also kill the wildlife. “Fruit and veg that we spend so much time ...