RODENT NEWS

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

Conservation Efforts

The bold mission to save Marion Island’s seabirds — and turn back the clock

Financial Mail June 5, 2025

Anton Wolfaardt has mice on his mind: the South African scientist is leading a project to free Marion Island, 1,900km southeast of Cape Town, of the rodents. …

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Galapagos Giant Tortoises Mark 50 Years of Triumphant Comeback

Latin American Post June 3, 2025

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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Industry News

NPMA Announces PestWorld 2025 Program

PCT June 3, 2025

The National Pest Management Association(NPMA) announced the full schedule for PestWorld 2025, taking place in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 21 – 24. At PestWorld 2025, professionals from all parts of the globe will gain fresh insights into emerging business trends, stay abreast of the latest technical research and foster enduring relationships within the community. …

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PMP Growth Summit 2025: Rodent Roundtable

PMP May 20, 2025

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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Health & Economic Impact

Tulsa neighborhood battles “cat-sized” rat infestation after recent flooding

FOX 23 News June 6, 2025

A Tulsa neighborhood is grappling with an unusual and alarming problem: cat-sized rats that show no fear of humans, a situation experts say was likely triggered by recent flooding displacing the rodents from their usual habitats. …

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Puerto Rico’s 2022 leptospirosis surge shows one of the hidden health risks of flooding

Yale Climate Connect May 30, 2025

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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