NPMA report indicates which cities may see pest surge this spring Posted on February 27, 2025 The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released the Public Health Pest Index, its bi-annual pest forecast to raise awareness about the health threats pests pose nationwide. The report indicates the U.S. cities that are most at risk for seeing a surge in disease-spreading pests through the remainder of winter and into spring. … Read More from NPMA report indicates which cities may see pest surge this spring
First Reported Hantavirus Death in Whitman County Posted on February 27, 2025 Whitman County Public Health recently confirmed that a county resident has died from Hantavirus. A positive lab result WCPH received on February 16 marked the first reported case in Washington State this year and the first confirmed case in the county. … Read More from First Reported Hantavirus Death in Whitman County
Bird Flu Found in Rats for First Time, USDA Confirms Posted on February 27, 2025 Bird flu has been detected in rats for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed Wednesday. … Read More from Bird Flu Found in Rats for First Time, USDA Confirms