Rats in Riverside County are the latest mammal species to be infected with H5N1 bird flu Identification of virus in rats raises concerns about potential infection pathways to people and their pets ...

The rats also reproduce quickly. The three common species here are able to produce four to 12 pups a litter and they have an average lifespan of one year. Beyond these three rat species that are ...

If you have a compost bin, he said rodents can "invade" them for four main reasons. He explained exactly what people need to know, and said rats can be attracted to them as they want to live ...