Marlborough deploys special traps to deal with rodents Posted on July 16, 2024 The city has deployed a new way of dealing with the rat problem. Smart boxes have been installed on public property in neighborhoods throughout the city. These are pesticide-free devices that can hold five to ten rodents. These boxes attract nearby rodents with specialized bait. Once the rodent is fully in the box, it is … Read More from Marlborough deploys special traps to deal with rodents
Another 36 house mice in New Mexico test positive for H5N1 bird flu Posted on July 16, 2024 (July 16, 2024) The number of house mice infected with H5N1 bird flu at a poultry farm in New Mexico has risen to nearly 50, federal officials disclosed on Tuesday, just a week after bird flu was found in rodents for the first time. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported in its … Read More from Another 36 house mice in New Mexico test positive for H5N1 bird flu
Brookline, Newton, Belmont, Arlington Announce Rodent Management Education Campaign Posted on July 16, 2024 (July 16, 2024) The Metro Public Health Collaborative (MPHC), representing the communities of Brookline, Newton, Belmont, and Arlington, today announces the beginning of a multimedia campaign to educate residents about rodents, promote ethical and responsible rodent management practices, and involve community members in this process. … Read More from Brookline, Newton, Belmont, Arlington Announce Rodent Management Education Campaign