Place rat traps about 10 to 20 feet apart. Use disposable gloves to handle dead rodents. Dispose of dead rats by burying them or placing them in a sealed plastic bag and putting them in the trash.

Some people use thin wire or dental floss, but the idea is to make the rat tug at the treat, which will spring the trap. Not all rats make underground burrows, but Norway rats do, and I suspect ...

Start with 10-15 traps and place them along the walls. Do not set them but spread some peanut butter on the trigger to make the rats comfortable with their presence. Do this for a few nights ...

Rat catchers may need to up their game. The distress shown by a trapped rat will encourage another rat to spring the trap and free the rodent. The finding suggests the common pest shows a level of ...

Start with 10-15 traps and place them along the walls. Do not set them but spread some peanut butter on the trigger to make the rats comfortable with their presence. Do this for a few nights ...

Q. I have noticed a lot of rat activity in my garden this spring – more than I’ve ever seen! What can I do to at least keep them out of my house? The heavier rains earlier this year have ...