Rise in rat infestations in Toronto leads councillors to push for pest control policy Toronto Star July 3, 2024 Toronto’s never-ending construction has come with a sharp rise in rat infestations and two councillors want the city to find ways to reduce the problem before it gets worse. “We’ve had more cranes in the sky in the city of Toronto than I think all North American cities combined for the last little while,” said Coun. … Read More from Rise in rat infestations in Toronto leads councillors to push for pest control policy Read Article
Keep rats at bay to combat leptospirosis: Tiang New Sarawak Tribune July 1, 2024 Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang has called on the community to take part in efforts to combat leptospirosis. According to him, the community can play their part by keeping the town and its surroundings clean. “As we all know, if our environment is clean, it not only promotes … Read More from Keep rats at bay to combat leptospirosis: Tiang Read Article
Public Health Alert: Elevated number of typhus fever infections reported Pasadena Weekly June 27, 2024 The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) is reporting an elevated number of typhus fever cases in the city compared to other years (as of May). Health officials are encouraging community members to take action to prevent future infections. Typhus fever is a disease spread to humans by infected fleas and can cause symptoms like high … Read More from Public Health Alert: Elevated number of typhus fever infections reported Read Article