Ludlow Health Department: residents can help reduce rodents The Reminder June 10, 2024 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 … Read More from Ludlow Health Department: residents can help reduce rodents Read Article
JAILHOUSE SHOCK Horror rat infestation at prison saw rodents crawling over inmates in bed leaving them ‘very distressed’ The Sun June 8, 2024 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. … Read More from JAILHOUSE SHOCK Horror rat infestation at prison saw rodents crawling over inmates in bed leaving them ‘very distressed’ Read Article
Plague Confirmed in Badlands-Conata Ecosystem National Park Service South Dakota June 5, 2024 The National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service have confirmed plague as the cause of a prairie dog die off in Badlands National Park, Buffalo Gap National Grassland, and the greater Conata-Badlands ecosystem, in South Dakota based on a test result received 5/31. The risk to humans remains low, however, plague is concerning. The disease … Read More from Plague Confirmed in Badlands-Conata Ecosystem Read Article