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A game of rat and mouse: Scientists track the movements of bird-eating rodents on Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island is home to pines tree, jagged cliffs, and a unique array of birds – including the endangered Norfolk Island green parrot. But, historically, introduced rodents have led to the extinction of multiple bird species. A project funded by the National Environmental Science Program’s Resilient Landscapes Hub is helping to protect native species by …

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New law banning glue traps for mice and rats comes into force today – what you need to know

Starting today, a ban on glue traps for rodents will come into force, outlawing the use of glue taps by the general public in England. Glue traps, also known as ‘glue boards’ or ‘sticky boards’ are usually made of a sheet of plastic or cardboard coated in a non-drying adhesive that traps the rodents as …

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Partner with Pest Management Providers to Prevent Rodent Pressure

Every week, Atkinson Candy Company’s pest management partner inspects the facility and performs a walk through with QA Manager Chris Dodson. “He reviews our pest sightings log and we discuss anything new employees noticed,” she said, relating that managing pest pressure is a reality of doing business in Lufkin, Texas, where the company is based. …

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