The Vermin That Pestered NYC in 2014 & How to Get Rid of Them

Jan. 1, 2015 — Chicken-wing-eating rabbits in Gowanus, raccoons about to get busy in Harlem, and goats grazing outside an IKEA in Red Hook? Only in New York... When it comes to odd news, December certainly seems to have worked overtime. What a way to close the year. Of course, not all pests are unusual (and newsworthy), but they are still pests all the same. Do you know what to do if you have a rat infestation? We know how mortifying and embarrassing it is to seek help, so we did the legwork for you. Read about one Upper West Side condominium's battle with the horrible critters. Be sure, also, to check out what the Rat Academy is all about and how setting one up can put an end to your pest-related woes. As for the stigma of having rats, don't worry. It could be worse…