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A pest control company in Memphis reports a 13% increase in rodent infestation calls during the pandemic, attributing the rise to business closures, reduced trash disposal, and rodents seeking shelter in homes. Experts highlight that even small openings, like a quarter or nickel-sized gap, can allow rodents to enter, and they can scale surfaces like vinyl siding or climb trees to reach homes.
Download FileA pest control company in Memphis reports a 13% increase in rodent infestation calls during the pandemic, attributing the rise to business closures, reduced trash disposal, and increased rodent activity seeking shelter in homes. Experts stress the importance of sealing entry points and maintaining clean homes to prevent infestations.
Download FileA squirrel caused a transformer at Brush Creek Road to fail around 11:40 a.m. on February 8, 2021, leading to a one-hour power outage for approximately 3,500 customers in east Santa Rosa. PG&E restored power to most customers by 12:40 p.m., with the remaining two expected to regain service by 5 p.m. No fires were reported.
Download FileCommuters in Madrid have filmed black rats climbing trees and among rubbish near the Menendez Pelayo Metro station. While city officials deny a growing rat population, estimates suggest Madrid has around nine million rats—more than its human population. A snow blizzard last month disrupted waste collection, and pandemic-related changes in human activity may have contributed to increased rodent sightings. Rats can transmit diseases such as rat bite fever and hantavirus, fueling public concern despite debates over their historical role in spreading the Black Death.
Download FileParents in Ballykelly have expressed concern over a severe rat infestation at a local play park, with children reporting sightings of large rats running alongside them during play. Residents in Drummond Park and Kings Lane have reported multiple daytime sightings of the vermin, raising fears about children's safety and health.
Download FileA significant mouse infestation has emerged in NSW's Central West due to moist conditions and no-till farming practices, leading to widespread crop damage. Experts warn of potential devastation to summer and upcoming winter crops, with farmers urged to implement control measures like baiting and stubble burning.
Download FileAn article by Gabriel Popkin discussing how invasive insects and fungi have devastated tree species like chestnut, elm, hemlock, and ash across North America over the past 120 years, highlighting the ecological and climatic impacts of these tree plagues and drawing parallels to human pandemics.
Download FileDeserted office towers in downtown Montreal, due to pandemic-related layoffs, have become breeding grounds for mice and rats. With vacant toilets and empty floor drains creating open sewers, pest management professionals report a surge in rodent activity. Experts warn that without human presence, the infestation could rapidly escalate, as mice reproduce every 28 days. Additionally, housing issues have led to worsening bed bug infestations in the city.
Download FileMarin gardeners are urged to remain vigilant for the Asian citrus psyllid, a tiny insect that spreads Huanglongbing (HLB) disease, which threatens citrus plants and has devastated commercial citrus industries in places like Florida and Southern California. The pest lays eggs in new leaf growth and produces a white, waxy substance; early detection and reporting are critical to preventing spread. Local authorities recommend checking new plant growth, avoiding imported citrus products, and contacting the California Department of Food and Agriculture if an infestation is suspected.
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