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Pest 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.
Download FileA family in Melbourne documents strange nighttime activity in their apartment during a five-day lockdown, discovering mouse footprints in the kitchen and a mysterious teardrop-shaped print beside a three-clawed mark, sparking questions about urban wildlife and the impact of lockdown on city ecosystems.
Download FileA second wave of desert locusts has invaded Embu County from Kitui County, destroying crops such as sorghum, millet, and green grams in villages like Machang'a, Kanthenge, Riachina, Kaburu, and Ndunguni. Residents fear famine as the insects feed on crops and grass, with no government intervention yet. The locusts have spread over an estimated 10 square kilometers, and officials have called for urgent spraying to prevent widespread food insecurity.
Download FileOnline inquiries about rodent problems increased by 37% in 2020 compared to 2019, according to Rentokil Pest Control, driven by warmer weather, increased breeding, business closures due to the pandemic, and extreme weather events like storms Ciara and Dennis. Experts note that milder winters and disrupted human activity have created favorable conditions for rodents to survive outdoors and enter homes in larger numbers.
Download FilePest controllers warn that rat populations in empty and closed commercial buildings across the UK have surged to 'biblical levels' due to lockdowns and food stockpiling. With businesses left unattended, rats have found ideal breeding grounds, posing risks to infrastructure and safety as lockdown restrictions ease.
Download FileThe Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has expanded the spotted lanternfly quarantine to include Clarke and Warren counties, following the pest's spread beyond Winchester and Frederick County. The expansion aims to control the invasive species, which threatens fruit trees, vineyards, and other crops. Businesses shipping regulated items must obtain a permit, which includes completing an online training course and passing inspection or treatment requirements.
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