Densely populated areas are the most impacted, according to the CDC. Source: mlive
CDC warns of aggressive cannibal rats facing shortage of garbage to eat
Officials say rats have resorted to open warfare and eating their young as closures reduce edible waste Source: the Guardian
King County public health warns of rodent infestations as buildings reopen
On the growing list of concerns for a building or space that’s been unoccupied for a period of time is a risk of rodent infestation. Source: MyNorthwest.com
Rat lungworm case reported on Maui, first case in Hawaii this year
A Maui resident has contracted rat lungworm disease, the first case this year in Hawaii, the Health Department reported Friday. The person sought treatment and Source: r20.rs6.net
Caught on Camera: Rats in New York City Are Not Social Distancing
Inside Edition took out a camera crew and found dozens of them swarming around trash cans, scurrying down sidewalks and even climbing up into cars. Source: Inside Edition
In Charleston’s Joseph Floyd Manor, vulnerable senior residents deal with rats, bedbugs
At Joseph Floyd Manor on the upper end of the Charleston peninsula, some of the area’s most vulnerable residents report deplorable conditions. Elected officials say they’re working to improve conditions. Source: Post and Courier
Boulder Officials;Rodents Are Waking Up And Bringing Disease
Boulder County Public Health officials encourage residents to take steps to keep their home, pets and family free from animal-borne disease. Source: Boulder, CO Patch
Hungry rats roaming to find food
Hungry rats that feast on waste from restaurants and other businesses are finding food sources drying up as closed dining establishments, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, have either stopped services Source: The Chronicle-Journal
Pregnant Woman says a rat infestation is forcing her to look for another place to live
SAN ANTONIO – The stench of rat droppings alone is enough to send a pregnant woman searching for another place to live. Her fear of rodents makes matters worse. Frustrated with failed efforts by maintenance workers to address what she calls a “rat infestation. “”The smell is bad,” said renter Alyssa Morris. Rats lurking inside Alyssa Morris’ apartment are enough … Read More
NYC to Step Up Rat Fight as Rodents Take Advantage of Social Distancing
Pizza rat. Henny rat. Avocado rat. And now, pandemic rat? There are reports of rats running much freer than usual in New York City, and Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday the city is going to have to take action. The subject came up after a 1010 WINS journalist asked De Blasio, at his daily news conference, about reports of… … Read More
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