The most common question about rats is how to control their populations within a home or business. However, part of doing so means looking a little deeper into the mind, body, behavior and history of this surprisingly complex rodent. We'll tackle five common myths about the common city rat, and by the end it'll be clear why these clever animals have managed to spread all over the world.

Rat infestations and civilization often seem to go hand in hand. Where we find people we'll usually find rodent infestations as well. This is a huge problem given the amount of destruction rodents can cause. Rodents carry diseases, cause environmental damage and can be dangerous to people's well being.

Winter tends to come with a lot of surprises. When we think of the colder months, there's usually a host of great memories.