Rat baits could soon be restricted to licensed operators, after a change in regulations from the Australian Pesticides and Vetinary Medicines Authority.

The federal chemical regulator has ruled that some of Australia's most popular over-the-counter rat baits will be taken off ...

GLEN ELLYN, IL — Rats are undoubtedly a nuisance. During the pandemic, rat populations and infestations exploded in some areas. But killing them with poison has an unintended consequence on wildlife.

Popular ranges of rat and mouse poisons which also kill owls and possums will be restricted for use within weeks and could be pulled from supermarket and hardware shelves within months.

In the meantime, the APVMA has announced a one-year suspension of all SGAR product registrations from March 24, 2026, allowing stricter controls to be introduced while broader regulatory measures are ...

While many view Los Angeles as a concrete jungle, there's another side of the city more akin to the wild. L.A. lies within a biodiversity hot spot, with ecologically rich habitats such as the Santa ...