First human case of rare rodent, insect-carried disease reported in Jefferson County FOX 31 July 4, 2024 A rare disease associated with rodents, ticks and deerflies has been confirmed in a Wheat Ridge resident. Jefferson County Public Health said the resident had tularemia — this is the first positive human case in Jefferson County in 2024. Tularemia is a bacterial disease also known as “rabbit fever.” It can be transmitted to humans through infected … Read More from First human case of rare rodent, insect-carried disease reported in Jefferson County Read Article
Rise in rat infestations in Toronto leads councillors to push for pest control policy Toronto Star July 3, 2024 Toronto’s never-ending construction has come with a sharp rise in rat infestations and two councillors want the city to find ways to reduce the problem before it gets worse. “We’ve had more cranes in the sky in the city of Toronto than I think all North American cities combined for the last little while,” said Coun. … Read More from Rise in rat infestations in Toronto leads councillors to push for pest control policy Read Article
Keep rats at bay to combat leptospirosis: Tiang New Sarawak Tribune July 1, 2024 Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang has called on the community to take part in efforts to combat leptospirosis. According to him, the community can play their part by keeping the town and its surroundings clean. “As we all know, if our environment is clean, it not only promotes … Read More from Keep rats at bay to combat leptospirosis: Tiang Read Article
