I caught some flack for my column on rats and bird feeders. A woman had written to say that her neighbors are threatening to report her to the authorities because she has several hummingbird and ...

Bird feeders are known to attract a litany of pests. Mites are attracted to rotting bird feed, and squirrels will devour seeds before they even touch the ground. But the most reviled rodent also loves ...

One of the most discouraging sights for anyone who puts up a bird feeder is discovering that the visitors enjoying it aren't birds but rats. You head out to refill the feeder, expecting to see ...

There’s nothing more enjoyable than watching beautiful birds flock to your backyard. And if you enjoy feeding your regular visitors, there are plenty of ways to attract birds into your garden this ...

If you've spotted fewer robins, blackbirds or finches popping by your garden recently, it might not be down to your imagination - rats could be the culprit. These uninvited guests are frequently ...