In spite of pest-control programs, Pittsburgh’s rat problem remains stubborn Pittsburgh City Paper May 21, 2025 In 2023, the City of Pittsburgh was ranked 16th of 50 Rattiest Cities in America on Orkin’s annual Rattiest Cities list. In 2024, Pittsburgh dropped slightly to the 21st spot. Pittsburgh, it should be noted, is the country’s 68th-largest city and 26th-largest metropolitan statistical area — so why are we so far ahead in the rat … Read More from In spite of pest-control programs, Pittsburgh’s rat problem remains stubborn Read Article
Rats Are Spreading a Deadly Disease in Boston SciTechDaily May 20, 2025 Urban rats are on the move, and they may be carrying more than just a nuisance. According to a new six-year study led by Tufts University, rats migrating through cities are spreading a harmful bacteria that can cause a potentially life-threatening illness in humans. In a breakthrough, researchers also developed a new method for testing rat … Read More from Rats Are Spreading a Deadly Disease in Boston Read Article
NNPH reports first Hantavirus case in Washoe County since 2023 Northern Nevada Public Health May 16, 2025 Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is reporting a case of Hantavirus in Washoe County: a female in their 90s who was hospitalized. … Read More from NNPH reports first Hantavirus case in Washoe County since 2023 Read Article
