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Gray fox rabies activity quadrupled in some Arizona counties (via KNXV)
The Arizona Department of Health Services says rabies activity in the state’s gray fox populations has quadrupled in several counties. Source: KNXV
Crowded Subway Not Jumping For Joy Over Furry Eastside Rider (via r20.rs6.net)
A squirrel’s quick commute on a downtown-bound 6 train was caught on video by one quick-camera Instagram user. Source: r20.rs6.net
Cockroach infestation triggers shutdown of McDonald’s in Castaic (via Santa Clarita Valley Signal)
County public health officials have shut down a McDonald’s restaurant in Castaic, citing an infestation of cockroaches. On Tuesday, an inspector with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, after inspecting the fast food restaurant on Source: Santa Clarita Valley Signal
Bed bugs found in Wichita City Hall, officials say (via kansas)
The fifth floor of Wichita’s City Hall has a presence of bed bugs, the city said Thursday. Source: kansas
Bourbon virus not found in ticks at Meramec State Park after worker’s death (via stltoday.com)
Investigators did find Heartland virus in some of the ticks. Source: stltoday.com
Health officials warning of Zika cases in south Texas (via Samantha Forester)
If you are traveling to south Texas this holiday season the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District wants you to take precautions from contracting the Zika virus. Source: Samantha Forester
California farmers are eyeing a controversial genetic tool to eliminate fruit flies (via MIT Technology Review)
A technology feared for its potential as a bioweapon is attracting interest from farmers as a way to control pests. Source: MIT Technology Review
Rat infestation problem growing in Eugene (via KVAL)
EUGENE, Ore. – A number of complaints of rats near Friendly Street in Eugene have been received, according to Lucy Vinis, the mayor of Eugene. Source: KVAL
Rat infestations getting out of control in Kansas City as reports double in two years, officials say (via FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rats are taking over parts of the metro, and many people who live in Waldo say the rat problem is getting out of control. Source: FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports
