Oh RATS! Glasgow firm warns bin strikes could cause serious pest problems Posted on August 6, 2024 A Glasgow pest control firm is warning that upcoming bin strikes could lead to serious rat infestations across the city. It comes after refuse collectors confirmed the action in a row over pay – it will mean bins across most of Glasgow and the West will go unemptied between the 14th and 22nd of August. … Read More from Oh RATS! Glasgow firm warns bin strikes could cause serious pest problems
FEHD completes Rodent Activity Survey Posted on August 6, 2024 The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) announced today (August 1) that it has completed the Rodent Activity Survey (RAS) for the first half of 2024, and the overall Rodent Absence Rate (RAR) was 95.1 per cent. The RAR of individual districts can be viewed on the FEHD website (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/pestcontrol/rat_free_percentage.html). “This marks the first time … Read More from FEHD completes Rodent Activity Survey
Arizona Health Officials Warn of Uptick in Hantavirus Cases Posted on August 6, 2024 Arizona health officials are reporting a concerning rise in hantavirus infections. Hantavirus is carried primarily by deer mice and other rodents, and humans can become infected through direct contact with these animals or by inhaling dust contaminated with their droppings, urine, or saliva. The virus is particularly dangerous because it can cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome … Read More from Arizona Health Officials Warn of Uptick in Hantavirus Cases
