Deadly Rat-Borne Virus Spreading in US—What Are the Signs? Newsweek August 5, 2024 Health officials have issued a warning over the spread of a potentially fatal rat-borne virus in Arizona and other Southwestern states. The virus, known as hantavirus, caused three deaths in Arizona from January to July 2024, with seven confirmed cases across the state in total and two additional cases, one of which was fatal, in … Read More from Deadly Rat-Borne Virus Spreading in US—What Are the Signs? Read Article
Oh RATS! Glasgow firm warns bin strikes could cause serious pest problems Rayo July 31, 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 Read Article
FEHD completes Rodent Activity Survey The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region August 1, 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 Read Article
