RODENT NEWS

A collection of the latest rodent articles featuring island conservation, rodent control and human interest stories from around the world.

Conservation Efforts

578kg aerial assault on Aussie island destroys ‘unusually large’ pest’s stronghold

Yahoo! News October 4, 2026

The Western Australia Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) targeted Beacon and Gun Islands in the Houtman Abrolhos in May, where invasive house mice remained despite the broader national park being largely free of the introduced rodents. Almost 580kg of rodent bait was used across the two islands off mid-coast Western Australia in a …

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Press Release: 158 Endangered Tortoises Released onto Floreana Island, Galápagos for First Time in over 180 Years

Island Conservation February 20, 2026

For the first time in more than 180 years, giant tortoises are once again walking the landscapes of Floreana Island. This week, 158 juvenile giant tortoises of Floreana lineage were released into their ancestral habitat, marking a historic milestone for ecological restoration in Galápagos, and for Floreana’s community. …

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Industry News

Tomcat 24: Expanding rodent control

Deniliquin Pastoral Times June 1, 2026

Tomcat 24 is a new non‑anticoagulant rodenticide powered by the active ingredient bromethalin. …

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Nesting native seabirds thrive after invasive rats are eradicated

TGI.com April 25, 2026

After a years-long multi-agency effort to eradicate invasive rats on Wake Atoll, ecosystems are already showing signs of bouncing back. …

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Health & Economic Impact

Houston, Dallas among nation’s most rat-infested cities

Chron October 11, 2026

Texas cities have topped lists for tech and hot ZIP codes, but their latest ranking comes with four legs—and it’s no compliment. …

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Entire MLB stadium section is ‘shut down due to rodent infestation’ as team’s season hits new low

Daily Mail April 27, 2026

Angel Stadium in Anaheim is shutting down a section due to evidence being found of a rodent infestation, according to the California Post. …

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