DC faces growing rat infestation problem due to trash increase from booming population (via WJLA)

The nation’s capital is facing a spiraling rat infestation. Fueled by mild winters and a human population boom, rats are sparking a record number of calls to Washington’s pest control department. The local government is struggling to keep pace while boosting the department’s funding and staffing. Experts say the real problem is the increase in trash produced by Washington’s growing … Read More

How can I prevent winter pests? (via The Gazette)

Your relatives aren’t the only guests who make themselves at home in your house over the holidays, and the other group is considerably less welcome. People often think rodents and insects go dormant during the winter months. And while many do indeed go into a kind of hibernation, others remain very active and Seek to survive and thrive in the … Read More