New York City is preparing to roll out an unconventional strategy for tackling its rodent problem: rat birth control.

New York City is notorious for its large population of rats, but depending on who you ask, there's one American city that has more.

For centuries, government leaders and public health experts have been trying to get a handle on New York City's rat community, which continues to grow in size. But a new group is curious to ...

Compared to nearby cities, Philly seems to have a much lower rat population, or at least is home to vermin who are better at ...

with clever hooks and photography that target the true competitors in New York City's rat race— the rats themselves. Rodents scurrying along their daily commutes in NYC have been met with ...

A Bronx mother may finally be living in a rat-free home after years of issues ... It sent a statement, saying in part, "We expect the problem to be solved by the end of today.

Years ago, I moved into a second story apartment a block off the Italian Market and instantly learned the place had a rodent problem ... about rats as frequently as residents of New York, D.C ...

New York City is infamous for its massive rat population, and while most residents do their best to avoid them, one man has taken an entirely different approach—by making them part of his diet.