Officials say a raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Mecklenburg County, the first confirmed rabies case of 2020. Source: https://www.wbtv.com
Rats will devour your car
As the rat population grows amid a warming climate, rodents are laying waste to vehicle wires â blowing fuses, starting fires and even totaling cars along the way. Source: Washington Post
Two invasive species could arrive in Missouri soon
MISSOURI — The growing season is right around the corner, so experts are reminding farmers about invasive species that can cause issues. Why should farmers be concerned? These species can des… Source: KSNF/KODE – FourStatesHomepage.com
Aerial survey shows bark beetles are alive and well – The Crested Butte News
“The forests are always changing” By Katherine Nettles The 2019 aerial survey of Colorado’s forests Source: The Crested Butte News
Louisa County health found no invasive species in trapped mosquitos
WAPELLO — A mosquito surveillance program in Louisa County did not uncover any invasive target species in 2019, Louisa County Public Health Service Source: The Hawk Eye Newspaper
Preparations underway as mosquito season nears in Fresno
Crews are asking folks to start doing their part by removing any containers with standing water and call in regarding unmaintained pools and property. Source: ABC30 Fresno
2 treated for rabies after coyote attacks
LEWISBERRY, Pa. (WHTM) – Two Newberry Township men are getting treatments for rabies after a coyote that attacked them tested positive for the deadly virus. One man was with his dog when the … Source: ABC27
Fossils of prehistoric human-sized rat that weighed nearly 200 pounds and had massive teeth discovered in South America
Archaeologists have discovered fossils of an enormous, prehistoric rat that was the size of a human years ago in South America. Source: Fox News
Siouxland District Health confirms mouse in burrito at local restaurant
A customer at Jim’s Burgers on Gordon Drive allegedly found a mouse mixed in with his burrito order Wednesday afternoon. Source: WTRF
Mild Winter allows mosquito to stay active
As you have probably noticed it has been a rather mild and rainy winter in Acadiana. Source: KATC
