"Rodents are especially active in winter as they ... and foundation cracks," Dillard says. "Seal gaps with materials like steel wool combined with caulk or metal flashing to prevent chewing.

Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a flu-like virus linked to rodent droppings. Here’s what ...

Don’t turn to toxic, dangerous rodenticides to get rid of rodents. Instead, use exclusion and sanitation tactics to make sure they never enter your home or business in the first place. Sealing entry ...

Officials announced Friday that Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman's wife, died of hantavirus, a disease spread by infected rodent ...