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Rat Tax? Ada Co. considers pressing legislature for help with growth of rodent problem

It’s not just New York City battling a rat problem. Over the past year, reports on social media and to government agencies of rats in the Treasure Valley are spiking. What first began as sightings of invasive Norway rats and smaller, more agile Roof rats likely coming into Eagle last fall in shipping containers from …

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New Report: Rodent Activity Surges Nationwide, Threatening Food Safety

Rentokil’s 2024 State of the Rodent Report, released ahead of Rodent Awareness Week (October 19–25), reveals a sharp nationwide increase in rodent activity, with roof rats emerging as a growing concern in expanding urban centers. The report attributes this surge to milder winters, rapid construction, and urban population growth—factors that are converging to create ideal …

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