New York City gets creative with measures to address its massive rodent problem: ‘Rat sightings down nearly 14%’ Posted on July 16, 2024 Pizza is arguably one of the best things about modern life, but in New York City, the sheer number of people throwing out pizza boxes has caused a huge rat problem. Thankfully, the Central Park Conservancy — a nonprofit organization that tends to park maintenance and restoration — came to the rescue by installing a pizza box … Read More from New York City gets creative with measures to address its massive rodent problem: ‘Rat sightings down nearly 14%’
Dumped animal carcasses attracting rats along Canterbury river Posted on July 16, 2024 The illegal dumping of animal carcasses along the Ashley-Rakahuri River, near Rangiora, is causing the rat population to explode. The rotting carcasses are providing easy fodder for rodents and other predators, including feral cats and harrier hawks. … Read More from Dumped animal carcasses attracting rats along Canterbury river
House mice test positive for H5N1 bird flu Posted on July 16, 2024 Nearly a dozen house mice in New Mexico have tested positive for H5N1 bird flu, according to federal officials, adding them to the growing list of mammals being infected with avian influenza. … Read More from House mice test positive for H5N1 bird flu
