A collection of the latest rodent articles featuring island conservation, rodent control and human interest stories from around the world.
Fifty years ago, the Galápagos giant tortoise was a fading legend. Today, the archipelago celebrates the return of nearly 9,500 slow-moving “ecological bulldozers,” proof that patient science, stubborn optimism, and a few famous reptiles can bend history back toward abundance. …
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Invasive species wreak havoc on local ecosystems, destroying entire swaths of land and threatening biodiversity. As a result, removing these species is necessary for preserving native plants and wildlife. …
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Attendees at the 2025 PMP Growth Summit who participated in the Wednesday and Thursday morning breakfast roundtables found the early rise worthwhile. The opportunity offered attendees a chance for a candid discussion on common issues, solutions and best practices when combating rodents. …
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While at the National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA) Legislative Day event in Washington, D.C., in March, I hung out with several personnel from the National Wildlife Control Operators of America (NWCOA) — including President Drew Cowley, Vice President Chris Lunn and Training Coordinator Jim Goins. We all kept busy networking and interacting with other pest and wildlife management professionals, but we …
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n 2022, Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico, causing flooding across the island. After the storm, there was a spike in leptospirosis, a disease that causes symptoms such as fever, chills, vomiting, and sometimes even death. The bacteria that causes leptospirosis is carried by mammals like rats, who can spread the bacteria into water or soil through …
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Sarajevo residents have also shared photos on social media showing overflowing garbage containers and illegal dumps. There have also been complaints about the authorities’ failure to clear public areas, including children’s playgrounds, of dead animals. All this creates a wonderful environment for rats, but the situation is getting worse for residents, writes the broadcaster. …
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