These cities have big rat problems, and there’s one thing to blame Posted on February 7, 2025 There’s a saying that in a big city you are never more than six feet away from a rat. It’s an urban myth, but scientists are warning cities across the globe are becoming far rattier, and the boom is primarily driven by one factor: climate change. … Read More from These cities have big rat problems, and there’s one thing to blame
Rodents apparently gnaw through dense ‘rat-proof’ trash bin mandated by NYC Posted on February 7, 2025 Rodents have apparently gnawed clear through the dense plastic of the Big Apple ‘s supposedly “rat proof” new trash bins — but the city said the results show the containers are largely keeping the pests away. … Read More from Rodents apparently gnaw through dense ‘rat-proof’ trash bin mandated by NYC
Rodenticide use to be restricted under new South Carolina regulations Posted on February 7, 2025 (February 7, 2025) Clemson University regulators are imposing a statewide, one-year restriction on the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, known as SGARs, after research confirmed the chemicals are affecting non-target wildlife. In some cases, wildlife that feed on rodents have died from exposure to the chemicals. … Read More from Rodenticide use to be restricted under new South Carolina regulations