We have become the smart rats in the maze, the ones who know exactly where the cheese is, and exactly how to find it. "Faster Smarter Better" is the 21st-century mantra of the addicted smart rat.

Keeping rats away from home doesn't always require harsh chemicals or expensive pest control services. Instead, they can be dealt with a few simple yet smart strategies and consistent habits.

State lawmakers in New York are looking to ban the glue boards used to trap rodents. The method of capture also poses a health and safety risk to human beings.