If so, you likely have a rat or mouse in the house. To address this annoying issue properly, you’ll need to find out which critter is invading your home.

Here's everything to know about roof rats, from how to tell if you have them to what attracts them to how to keep them out of your yard and house.

Their droppings are small, about ½ inch long, with pointed ends, often found in attics or near food sources. You may notice gnaw marks on wires, wood or plastic, as roof rats chew to maintain ...

“A rat needs half an inch to get into your house,” Jackson said. “A mouse needs a quarter inch to get into your house. I tell people if you can stick your pinky in it, a mouse will get in.

MERIDIAN, Idaho — Talks of an invasive species have been circling around the Treasure Valley community. Roof rats that were accidentally brought to the area are growing rather quickly in the ...