RODENT NEWS

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

Conservation Efforts

Tiny elusive gecko rediscovered on one of the Galapagos islands

New Scientist July 22, 2025

Leaf-toed geckos were thought to be locally extinct on Rabida Island, but the diminutive reptiles have re-emerged after a campaign to eliminate invasive rats …

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The bold mission to save Marion Island’s seabirds — and turn back the clock

Financial Mail June 5, 2025

Anton Wolfaardt has mice on his mind: the South African scientist is leading a project to free Marion Island, 1,900km southeast of Cape Town, of the rodents. …

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Industry News

PCOs Report a Slight Increase in Rodent Activity Due to Extreme Heat

PCT August 15, 2025

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated that heat waves have become more frequent and more extreme in recent decades, especially in metropolitan areas. How does extreme heat impact rodent pressure? It’s a mixed bag, according to results from a recent PCT reader poll. …

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Video: Bell Labs’ Pat Lynch Discusses Rodent Monitoring, Future of Rodent Control

PCT August 13, 2025

Bell Laboratories’ Chief Commercial Officer Patrick Lynch was profiled as the Face of Rodent Control in the recent Faces of Pest Management advertorial that appeared in PCT magazine. …

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Health & Economic Impact

A California Resident Tests Positive for Plague. What to Know About the Disease

TIME August 21, 2025

A person in California recently tested positive for plague, according to El Dorado County health officials. The individual has been treated and is recovering at home. …

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Vallejo continues rodent control efforts downtown, along waterfront

KRON 4 August 17, 2025

The City of Vallejo’s Public Works Department is stepping up rodent abatement in the downtown and waterfront areas, officials said. …

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