Deadly disease outbreak fears as rat hordes multiply during bin strike woes Posted on May 14, 2025 As ongoing bin strikes in Birmingham continue, the presence of rats among the bin bags piled high are not a surprise for many, but with rats holding the possibility of carrying ‘leprospirosis’ – what really are the effects of the rodents living on our streets? … Read More from Deadly disease outbreak fears as rat hordes multiply during bin strike woes
Hantavirus hotspots revealed: Six new rodent species identified as carriers Posted on May 14, 2025 Hantavirus recently made news headlines as the cause of death for Betsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman, but little is commonly known about it other than its connection to rodents. … Read More from Hantavirus hotspots revealed: Six new rodent species identified as carriers
Jonathan Richardson Shares Research Findings on Rodents and Zoonotic Diseases Posted on May 14, 2025 Jonathan Richardson, professor, University of Richmond, gave a presentation at PestWorld 2024 on his research investigating the zoonotic disease risk of rising rodent populations in Virginia, and the implications for rodent infestations in other major cities. … Read More from Jonathan Richardson Shares Research Findings on Rodents and Zoonotic Diseases
