Leptospirosis cases on the rise with 255 new patients, says DOH Posted on August 15, 2024 (August 15, 2024) Leptospirosis patients are increasing with 255 fresh cases recorded from July 21 to August 3, the Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday. The agency said the number of new leptospirosis cases is 17 percent higher than the 217 logged from July 7-20. From January to August 3, nationwide leptospirosis cases stood at 2,115, including 224 … Read More from Leptospirosis cases on the rise with 255 new patients, says DOH
Pest Management Foundation Announces Tim and Kathy Pollard Scholarship Posted on August 15, 2024 Criteria for scholarship awards are flexible and also determined by the donor. The minimum gift to establish an endowed scholarship is $25,000 and gifts may be paid all at once, or over a five-year period. … Read More from Pest Management Foundation Announces Tim and Kathy Pollard Scholarship
Rat birth control programs may not be the most efficient way to address urban rat infestations Posted on August 15, 2024 Several North American cities are considering the use of new contraceptive products to address rat infestations. This effort is commendable as it shows that cities are exploring alternative approaches to more established techniques that are known to cause harms, such as poisons that kill non-targeted wildlife. Rat birth control products, packaged as sugary bait, reduce the number of offspring … Read More from Rat birth control programs may not be the most efficient way to address urban rat infestations
