Leptospirosis in urban rats: A One Health study AAHA August 4, 2025 A recent study published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases by a multidisciplinary team representing both veterinary and human a medicine evaluated the presence and spread of leptospirosis among urban rat populations in Boston, Massachusetts. Researchers conducted a multi-year effort to determine the prevalence of Leptospira interrogans and other Leptospira infections in brown rats (Rattus norvegicus and R. rattus) and to learn how strains … Read More from Leptospirosis in urban rats: A One Health study Read Article
Boston woman says she was bitten by a rat while walking in Fenway area CBS News August 2, 2025 “It’s kind of like everyone’s nightmare scenario but you don’t really think it’s going to happen to you,” said Min Namgung. … Read More from Boston woman says she was bitten by a rat while walking in Fenway area Read Article
Yankee Pest Control Providing Rodent Relief During Boston Trash Strike PCT July 30, 2025 To alleviate the rodent pressure Boston residents are facing from the latest Republic Services trash strike, Yankee Pest Control announced it is offering free rodent control services for 16 Eastern Massachusetts communities at any temporary municipal trash collection site. … Read More from Yankee Pest Control Providing Rodent Relief During Boston Trash Strike Read Article