A collection of the latest rodent articles featuring island conservation, rodent control and human interest stories from around the world.
Koror, Palau — October 2025 — Seabirds, the IUCN Endangered Palau Ground Dove (Pampusana canifrons), and other native species have significantly increased in number thanks to a successful restoration campaign on Ulong Island, Republic of Palau in the Western Pacific Ocean. …
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Researchers at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin report rare observations of hunting behavior by the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) in northern Germany. At the Segeberger Kalkberg – home to many thousands of hibernating bats – infrared video captured rats preying on bats during the autumn swarming period. At the Lüneburg Kalkberg, additional evidence also points …
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Retaining skilled employees and loyal customers are two of the most persistent challenges for any pest control business owner. While the pandemic may have intensified these issues, the core problems existed long before 2020. The key to navigating this landscape is to focus on strategies that build long-term value, foster loyalty and create a culture …
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The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) celebrated a major milestone in Orlando, Fla., last week, where PestWorld 2025 broke the association’s all-time attendance record. The event drew 4,400 attendees, officially topping the previous high of 4,000 set by PestWorld 2024 in Denver, Colo. Megan Moloney, CMP, NPMA’s director of meetings and exhibits, announced the figure …
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Rat sightings are surging across major Canadian cities, and new data confirms the rise is both real and widespread. A national survey conducted by Abell Pest Control during last month’s Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) conference in Kelowna found that 89% of health inspectors have observed increased rat activity over the past three …
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Carson City Health and Human Services has reported a case of hantavirus in Lyon County, according to a Nov. 7 news release. …
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