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Ludlow Health Department: residents can help reduce rodents

Ludlow has been experiencing an influx of rodent activity in the past two years. As the presence of rats and mice in backyards and trashcans has continued to be an issue for many in the community, the town released a statement urging people to take precautions on their properties, such as securing trashcans and reducing …

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Islands of hope: The fight to eradicate feral pests and save native wildlife

Australia’s islands are a haven for some of the world’s rare and unique species, but a motley crew of feral cats, foxes, rats, goats and other invasive species are wrecking these refuges and eating native animals out of their homes. But hope is at hand, and according to experts, the solution won’t cost the earth. …

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JAILHOUSE SHOCK Horror rat infestation at prison saw rodents crawling over inmates in bed leaving them ‘very distressed’

The Independent Monitoring Board said the prison faced a “major rat infestation” which grew “increasingly worse” during 2023. Live rats were “frequently seen” in and around the accommodation huts in the day and “constantly heard at night”, leaving the lags “understandably distressed”. The report also said rats were getting into kitchens through holes in the walls. …

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