The roof rat – its scientific name is Rattus rattus – is the major problem species in Orange County. It feeds on wild birdseed, pet food and many fruits and nuts found in back yards.

Orange and grapefruit juice regularly given to lab rats prevented osteoporosis, long considered an unavoidable aging disease in which bones become more likely to break, according to a study by ...

They have hairless, rat-like tails, big orange rat-like teeth, and are voracious eaters. But they're bigger than rats, much bigger. We are, of course, talking about nutria, aka the swamp rat.

Old Towne Orange rat-infested hoarder’s home sells above asking price for $655,000 The house drew multiple offers and closed sale one month after it was listed at $599,000.

Health officials today urged residents to clean up potential breeding grounds for rats around their homes because of a spike in the number of complaints about the nuisance rodents throughout Orange… ...

20-pound rodents with big orange teeth, rat-like tails, and no necks are wreaking havoc in the US and landing on 'most unwanted' lists ...

The Orange County Health Department reported this week that it has received about 45 calls concerning rats since the start of February. Usually at this time of year, the department gets just one ...

West Orange officials say there’s been an uptick in rat sightings, but their hands are tied on how to handle it.

ATHOL — The 52nd annual Athol-Orange River Rat Race did not begin with a splash. Moments before the traditional gunfire signaled its start, one canoe, with a pair of women in competition sharing ...