NYC’s rat czar hits the streets to rally residents in ‘war’ on rodents FOX 5 New York May 2, 2025 Earlier this week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared he had won the “War on Rats” after no evidence of vermin was found at a Brooklyn row house, but can the rest be said the same for the rest of the Big Apple? … Read More from NYC’s rat czar hits the streets to rally residents in ‘war’ on rodents Read Article
How urban rats spread deadly bacteria as they migrate The Nau Review May 5, 2025 Rats are well known for carrying diseases. And as they migrate in cities, they spread bacteria that could be life-threatening to humans, according to a six-year study co-authored by Nate Stone, a Ph.D. student turned research scientist at NAU’s Pathogen & Microbiome Institute, and Dave Wagner, PMI’s executive director. The pair worked on the research alongside colleagues … Read More from How urban rats spread deadly bacteria as they migrate Read Article
Four confirmed cases of hantavirus in Indiana in 2024 Shelby County Post April 30, 2025 For many years, the serious illness called hantavirus was not considered much of an issue in Indiana. However, in 2024 there were four confirmed cases in the state in which two died and two survived. … Read More from Four confirmed cases of hantavirus in Indiana in 2024 Read Article
