Rats are hardwired to chew, and they’ll sink their teeth into almost anything they find. That instinct usually leaves behind scraps of fabric or torn cardboard, but sometimes it comes at a higher cost ...

Experts have shared advice on preventing rat infestations in cars and whether you can expect your car insurance to pay for any damage caused ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Rats feasting on your car's wires is a common problem in Chicago. But what can you do to stop them from attacking your vehicle, and what is the city doing to control its rat problem?

Incidents of rodents chewing through car wires and causing expensive damage have received considerable news coverage in the last few years, especially in densely-populated cities. Drivers who have ...

They spread disease, proliferate in cities, suburbs and rural areas, chew through electric cables, eat just about anything. And there are more of them than ever. A mild winter helps rats proliferate, ...

Across Chicago, a growing problem is causing serious headaches for car owners. Rats are infesting vehicles, gnawing on critical components and leading to costly repairs. This rodent issue is turning a ...

WASHINGTON — Cold weather is often a foe of cars, but there's another enemy waiting to crawl in: Rats. As they search for an escape from the cold, they sometimes migrate under a vehicle's hood toward ...

WINTHROP, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A Winthrop woman is out a set of wheels after rats devoured the wiring in her car. Mechanics told her the wires are made with a common food product. Sharonle Bolger ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Bernadette Colbert’s trouble with her pre-owned 2023 Honda Civic began shortly after she bought the car. She had an issue with a window, and she took it to a Honda ...

Boston, which already ranks as one of the most pest-infested cities in America, is facing a new round of rat problems. Several new 311 reports in the city indicate an uptick in rats chewing through ...