Marlborough deploys special traps to deal with rodents Community Advocate June 11, 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 Read Article
Another 36 house mice in New Mexico test positive for H5N1 bird flu BNO News June 11, 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 Read Article
Ludlow Health Department: residents can help reduce rodents The Reminder June 10, 2024 Ludlow has been experiencing an influx of rodent activity in the past two years. As the presence of rats and mice in backyards and trashcans has continued to be an issue for many in the community, the town released a statement urging people to take precautions on their properties, such as securing trashcans and reducing … Read More from Ludlow Health Department: residents can help reduce rodents Read Article