5W + 1H:Best time for rodent prevention is start of cooler weather Posted on August 30, 2024 The most recent heat wave has not caused a surge of rodent activity in Cherokee County, but the time for preventive measures should start now. Tyler Nipper, general manager of Cherokee Pest Control, said this time of year is when people should begin making preparations to homes and vehicles to ward off rodents. “A lot … Read More from 5W + 1H:Best time for rodent prevention is start of cooler weather
Michigan Residents Face Growing Rat Infestation Threat Posted on August 30, 2024 Rats are becoming an increasingly common problem for Michigan residents, with several cities ranking among the most infested in the country. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint have all been named as having some of the worst rat infestations nationwide. The Norway rat is the most prevalent species in Michigan. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint have all been … Read More from Michigan Residents Face Growing Rat Infestation Threat
CDC study reveals critical gaps in hantavirus detection across the U.S. due to inconsistent testing standards Posted on August 27, 2024 Hantaviruses are negative-sense multi-segmented viruses that typically infect rodents. However, spillover hantaviral infection can occur in humans upon exposure to infected rodent’s excreta or due to rodent bites. Human-to-human transmission has only been documented for a single viral species, i.e., Orthohantavirus andesense, in South America. Old World hantaviruses predominantly circulate in Europe and Asia and have … Read More from CDC study reveals critical gaps in hantavirus detection across the U.S. due to inconsistent testing standards
