North Texas sees increase in rats (UPI) FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- The owner of a pest control company says the rat population is increasing in North Texas and it isn't in just low-income areas.

Bed Bugs Invade (First Coast News) JACKSONVILLE, FL -- At least one First Coast pest control expert says she's expecting a lot of families to start calling soon, with complaints about bed bugs.

Hidden Pest Risks of Vacant Homes (Carteret County News-Times) (ARA) - That vacant, foreclosed home next door isn't just bringing down your neighborhood's property values. It may also be a haven for a myriad of pests that can threaten the health and safety of neighbors, children and pets.

North Texas sees increase in rats (Moldova.org) The owner of a pest control company says the rat population is increasing in North Texas and it isn't in just low-income areas. Allen Sanford of A-1 Pest Control in Fort Worth says some of his best customers are in Tarrant County's high-end ZIP codes, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported Monday.According to Sanford, North Texas is a good habitat for rats since it provides them with plenty of ...

Rat population growing fast in North Texas (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) By BILL HANNA The human population isn’t the only one growing in North Texas. Rats are also finding North Texas a hospitable place to live and proliferate. "It has been worse this year, and it’s not even rat season yet — it hasn’t gotten cold," said Allen Sanford, owner of A-1 Pest Control in Fort Worth. "We’re getting more calls this year and more people saying, 'I’m seeing rats in my yard.’ ...

Real pest of a problem (EveningTimes Online) GLASGOW is becoming overrun by rats with almost 4000 calls for help made to pest control officers by worried residents in the past year. The number of complaints - 3835 in the past 12 months - represents a 10% rise on the same period last year.

Pest problem on campus? Bob Andrews to the rescue (Central Michigan Life) Students walking around campus may see a hornet nest or ant mound and not think much of it. But there are people working to make sure they don't become a problem to those students. Bob Andrews is one of those people. "I deal with insects or animals that create a health hazard or are a nuisance to students or staff," said the Pest Management Specialist for Pest Control.

Lantana control methods on show at Mirani (North Queensland Register) A Mirani district field day will show Mackay-Whitsunday landholders that thick lantana infestations can be cost-effectively controlled with a mix of mechanical and chemical control measures.

Countryside 'cowboys' warned off (BBC News) The environment minister launches a guide to best practice in the use of snares.

Countryside 'cowboys' warned off (BBC News) The environment minister launches a guide to best practice in the use of snares in the Borders.