Roof rats, also known as black rats or Rattus rattus, reach sexual maturity around 2-3 months and can breed year-round, with peaks in spring and fall, producing 4-6 litters annually, each with 6-8 ...

"The rat snake bit me in my leg when I sat on it," Jaimes told local news KXAN. "Very scary situation on a Sunday morning at 4:30 a.m. with lights off." Stock image of a toilet (main) and a Texas ...

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 ...

In Arizona, roof rats are most active during the fall and winter months. As temperatures drop, they seek warm, sheltered spaces, often entering homes to nest.

Roof rats are looking to get out of the Arizona heat this time of year and they can end up in your attic or your plumbing. To stream 12News on your phone, you need the 12News app. Download the ...

There are a few changes you can make to the space around your home to deter rats naturally.According to "Pests in and Around the Southern Home" published by the University of Florida's IFAS Extension, ...

As Winter continues, temperatures remain low, which in turn provides perfect conditions for roof rats to make their presence known here in SaddleBrooke. Roof rats typically weigh 5 to 10 ounces ...

It is citrus time in Arizona; trees are full of oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes. But people need to make sure they pick the fruit or get ready for some unwanted visitors.

Last week, residents met with city officials and an integrated pest management specialist from the University of Arizona to learn about Rattus rattus — the invasive roof rat. The scale of the problem ...