Our relationship with cats spans millennia, from the earliest human civilizations. Cats would hunt mice and rats in barns, keeping ancient homes pest-free. But with the advent of modern pest control, do felines have a role in modern pest control? Our answer: perhaps, but not for birds. When you let your cat execute your neighborhood's bird control, you're most likely doing more harm than good to the birds, your cat, and yourself. It's in a cat's genes and instincts to hunt,

It's the season of carols and festive decorations, but have you ever considered that one of the most beloved yuletide classics might be referring indirectly to pest infestations? For centuries, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" has been sung to spread holiday cheer. Half of the gifts from the narrator's "true love" are birds, and by the end of the tune, the recipient has 23 of them! These birds were likely intended to be cooked and eaten, but we assume they were alive when gifte