Consider plague risk when dealing with fleas, rodents — and cats PMP August 11, 2024 Building upon Pest Management Professional’s plague risk coverage in its April issue (p. 64), there has been a report noting that in February, a resident of Bend, Ore., contracted bubonic plague from their pet cat. While plague is rare, it’s not eradicated; national figures estimate about seven people a year contract it in the United States. It’s worth reminding … Read More from Consider plague risk when dealing with fleas, rodents — and cats Read Article
Longport mayor affirms efforts to control rat problem Breaking AC August 12, 2024 Weeks after Longport addressed residents’ concerns about rats making the Beach Patrol boathouse and bayfront park their home, Mayor Nicholas Russo issued a statement on the borough’s website confirming that the rats have found new homes in other locations. Downbeach.com reported on July 18 that the borough had taken steps to address the problem and their … Read More from Longport mayor affirms efforts to control rat problem Read Article
DOH: No hospital bed shortage amid rising leptospirosis cases GMA News August 12, 2024 The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said there is no lack of hospital beds yet for confirmed and probable leptospirosis patients even as cases of the disease are on the rise weeks after the severe flooding in Luzon. DOH spokesperson Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said that beds were almost at full capacity at the … Read More from DOH: No hospital bed shortage amid rising leptospirosis cases Read Article
