RODENT NEWS

A collection of the latest rodent articles featuring island conservation, rodent control and human interest stories from around the world.

Conservation Efforts

Cook Islands’ atoll officially rat free

Department of Conservation - New Zealand December 17, 2024

The Cook Islands’ Palmerston Atoll (500 km away from Rarotonga) is officially rat free following a tremendous eradication effort by the local community, with support from agencies in Rarotonga and New Zealand.   …

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Endangered seabirds return to Pacific island after century-long absence

Mongabay December 14, 2024

Endangered Polynesian storm petrels have returned to Kamaka Island in French Polynesia for the first time in more than 100 years, after conservationists used drones to remove the invasive rats eating the birds’ eggs and chicks. …

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Industry News

Observe rodent activity keenly to achieve better control

PMP December 13, 2024

Rodent control requires a robust knowledge of rodent biology, habits and the ability to observe rodent activity keenly. …

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Trail Cameras Increasingly Being Used by PMPs, Poll Finds

PCT December 6, 2024

Increasingly, game cameras are being used in the pest control industry to help pest management professionals track rodent and wildlife pests’ travel patterns and behaviors. …

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