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Restoring Rat-Free Islands Could Boost Seabird Populations And Coral Reef Health

Science Blog June 18, 2024

A new study by an international team of marine scientists, led by researchers at Lancaster University, has found that removing invasive rats and restoring native vegetation on remote tropical islands could lead to a significant increase in seabird populations. The research also revealed that there are sufficient fish populations in the surrounding seas to support …

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Tonga’s Late Island shows promising results with surge in seabird populations after rat eradication initiative

Island Conservation June 5, 2024

It’s been nearly a year since the Kingdom of Tonga carried out a ground-breaking mission to restore and re-wild Late Island by eradicating invasive rats, potentially marking it as the largest rat-free island in the Pacific. …

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Rodent Control Success

The Rats Are Absolutely Going to Hate This New York City Summit

Time May 15, 2024

New York City will host its very first National Urban Rat Summit this fall, Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday. The summit will invite experts like academic researchers and municipal pest control managers to come together and share strategies on rodent mitigation and “advance the science of urban rat management,” the city said in a press …

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Lassa fever case in Paris: what you need to know

The Conversation May 10, 2024

A case of Lassa fever has been reported in Paris, France, sparking lurid warnings about the “horrific Ebola-like bug”. So what is Lassa fever and are comparisons with Ebola fair? …

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Health & Economic Impact

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Pheromones Market to Reach $2.20 Billion by 2031 – Exclusive Report by Meticulous Research®

The Malaysian Reserve June 13, 2024

According to a new market research report titled, ‘Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Pheromones Market by Type (Sex, Aggregation, Alarm Pheromones), by Pest Type (Moths), by Function (Mating Disruption, Mass Trapping), by Mode of Application (Dispensers, Traps), by Application — Global Forecast To 2031,’ published by Meticulous Research®, the integrated pest management (IPM) pheromones market is …

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Nelson Peltz’s Trian amasses stake in pest control giant Rentokil

CNBC June 11, 2024

Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners has amassed a significant stake in Terminix parent Rentokil and is seeking to engage with leadership on “ideas and initiatives to improve shareholder value,” a spokesperson told CNBC Tuesday. Shares of the pest-control giant surged around 8% after hours on the news. It had a market capitalization of $13.3 billion at …

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