Baguio relaunches rat hunting campaign to fight spread of leptospirosis Philstar Global May 27, 2024 Baguio City once again relaunched its “hunting season” for rats with its “Rat Catching Challenge” to clear the public market of pesky rodents. The “Rat Catching Challenge” will run until August 31, 2024. … Read More from Baguio relaunches rat hunting campaign to fight spread of leptospirosis Read Article
Four die of leptospirosis, Brazil authorities warn of other diseases following floods Brazil Reports May 24, 2024 Four people have died from leptospirosis in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s southernmost state, which has been hit with heavy rains and flooding since the beginning of May. The victims were all men, aged between 33 and 67, who lived in four different cities and had contact with contaminated rainwater. … Read More from Four die of leptospirosis, Brazil authorities warn of other diseases following floods Read Article
Rat warning as rodents ‘as big as cats’ invading homes through toilets Daily Record May 23, 2024 Homeowners have been warned about giant swimming rats that are sneaking into houses through toilets. Some of the rodents are said to be “as big as cats” and they are treading water in the sewers before picking their moment to invade homes. … Read More from Rat warning as rodents ‘as big as cats’ invading homes through toilets Read Article