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Kailyn Lowry shares on her Coffee Convos podcast that twenty flying squirrels have taken residence in her attic, causing her distress and sparking concerns about previous rodent removal issues.
Download FileA Dublin couple faces significant repair costs after rats chewed through the electronics of their 2017 car at a city centre flat complex. The damage, which caused engine management lights to flash and disabled parking sensors, highlights a growing rat problem in Dublin's housing complexes. Residents have urged the city council to take decisive action, including appointing a 'Rat Tzar' and a dedicated rat squad to address the widespread issue.
Download FileA study by Dublin City University and Trinity College Dublin found that over 70% of tested Irish honey samples contained at least one neonicotinoid insecticide, with 48% containing two or more. Residues were detected in both agricultural and urban habitats, raising concerns about bee and non-target organism exposure. Although concentrations are below safe human consumption limits, the presence of imidacloprid at levels linked to negative effects on bees highlights potential environmental risks.
Download FileA 50-year-old fish ball factory in Penang was ordered to close by health inspectors after flies, cockroaches, centipedes, and rat droppings were found in storage and production areas. The facility also had unlabelled pork-based products mixed with fish balls, violating food safety regulations. The factory had previously been warned in the past year and employees were found not wearing protective gear or lacking typhoid immunization.
Download FileTexas A&M AgriLife Research scientists, led by Professor Greg Sword and graduate student Ashley Tessnow, are conducting a three-year project funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study the behaviors, genetics, and migratory patterns of fall armyworm strains in the U.S. The research focuses on two strains—C-strain (prefers corn) and R-strain (prefers rice and grasses)—and their hybrid populations, aiming to develop targeted control strategies and reduce reliance on chemical insecticides. The study uses advanced DNA technology, population genomics, and stable isotope analysis to track migration patterns from California to the Carolinas, with a focus on understanding whether moths migrate only north-to-south or in a continuous cycle driven by climate. The project began in January 2021.
Download FilePest controllers warn landlords and building owners in the UK of severe rat and mouse infestations in vacant and closed commercial properties due to lockdowns and food stockpiling. Rats are breeding rapidly, posing risks to electrical systems and property integrity, with experts urging proactive inspections before businesses reopen.
Download FileA pig-rearer in Mylavaram, Andhra Pradesh, lost his lifetime savings of Rs 5 lakh after termite infestation destroyed the money stored in an old trunk box. The incident deeply shocked him and his family, who had saved the money to buy a house. The police have initiated an investigation into the matter.
Download FileMecklenburg County Public Health issued an Abatement of Imminent Hazard Order on February 16, 2021, requiring residents of the Tent City encampment to vacate the property within 72 hours due to severe rodent infestations. The order targets specific locations in Charlotte and aims to protect public health by initiating rodent eradication and facilitating alternative accommodations for residents, many of whom have been hesitant to seek help due to COVID-19 concerns.
Download FileThe redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus), a non-native pest from East Asia, is attacking healthy trees such as redbay, sassafras, and avocado, spreading the deadly laurel wilt disease. The beetle carries fungal spores that infect trees, disrupting nutrient flow and leading to death. Spread through infested wood products like pallets and firewood, the infestation poses a serious threat to forest and urban tree populations in Florida.
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