Rats have long been notorious for spreading disease, but a new study reveals just how much human-altered landscapes can ...

Invasive species cause environmental mayhem when they establish themselves in a new ecosystem. But these interlopers can also ...

Kyasanur Forest Disease KFD a dangerous tick-borne virus caused the death of an 8-year-old in Karnataka Discover about it and ...

The New Mexico property where Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa died was filled with rodents that carry the hantavirus blamed for her death.

NHS hospitals and buildings are plagued by rats, cockroaches, silverfish and other pests, according to a large staff survey.

William is Birmingham’s ‘rat catcher’, trying to shoot down the city’s exploding rat population, which is feasting on over 22 ...

Gene Hackman’s home was reportedly infested with rats known to carry a deadly virus that killed his wife. Betsy Arakawa was ...

Rats carry several diseases such as leptospirosis (Weil’s disease), which is spread in their urine. The new survey also found 17% of staff do not think their building is safe. More than half (52%) ...

Silverfish are metallic, silvery bugs that thrive in damp conditions while cockroaches can carry diseases and illnesses such as gastroenteritis, diarrhoea, typhoid and salmonella. Rats carry ...

Rats can carry diseases and they can also cause damage to plants and even property. They can feed on fruits and vegetables that are growing, meaning that they might go for your plants if you are ...

Reports of rats in Birmingham that are ‘bigger than cats’ are now making international headlines. The New York Times, NBC ...