‘It was like an explosion of rats’: Neighbors report rise in pests Posted on January 28, 2026 Neighbors in Eagle and across the Treasure Valley say they’re dealing with a growing problem: rats. Homeowners are reporting increased rodent activity in yards, garages, and even backyard chicken coops, as pest control technicians say sightings and service calls have expanded far beyond isolated neighborhoods. … Read More from ‘It was like an explosion of rats’: Neighbors report rise in pests
A difficult rebirth Posted on January 28, 2026 On Floreana, efforts are underway to rid the island of invasive rats and cats and restore its native vegetation. The work, which is part of a sprawling $15 million effort decades in the making, is among the most ambitious projects ever mounted to bring an island back to its natural state. In the coming years, … Read More from A difficult rebirth
Two-year rat problem ‘absolute hell’ for residents Posted on January 28, 2026 People in a County Tyrone town are calling for urgent action over the “absolute hell” of what they say is an “ongoing rat problem” in their area. Some residents of Church Court in Strabane, which is owned by Woven Housing, have said despite the issue persisting for almost two years, no permanent solution has been … Read More from Two-year rat problem ‘absolute hell’ for residents