Last week, I discovered two rat traps in my backyard, close to my neighbor’s fence. They were a strange and disturbing find because I didn’t put them there so whomever did gained access without asking ...

Rats are a common, annoying problem for gardeners. They damage garden crops and ornamental plantings; eat and contaminate food, damage structures and property; and transmit parasites and diseases.

If you’re dealing with a pest problem—namely, a mouse or two—the common solution is to set up some traditional mouse traps around your home. However, you might be surprised when you notice mouse traps ...