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fromPadailypost
8 hours ago

Aggressive coyotes roaming Redwood Shores neighborhood

Residents are urged to be cautious and bring pets inside due to the presence of aggressive coyotes in the Redwood Shores neighborhood.
Boston
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Experts call for restrictions on pet flea treatments that harm UK songbirds

Pet flea treatments are contaminating songbird feathers with harmful insecticides, prompting calls for regulatory changes to protect wildlife.
Roam Research
fromNature
2 days ago

'Bat feast' animal videos at African cave offer clues to how deadly viruses spread

Camera traps in Uganda revealed various species interacting with Egyptian fruit bats, highlighting potential pathways for Marburg virus transmission to humans.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Uproar over mama bear killing could help launch a state wildlife coexistence program

Legislation is being considered in California to promote nonlethal solutions for human-wildlife conflicts following public outcry over a bear's death.
fromApartment Therapy
2 days ago

It's Officially Gnat Season. Here's How to Get Rid of These Pesky Insects

Gnats, particularly fungus gnats, are skinny with long legs and thrive in moist environments, often hitching rides on overwatered plants or developing in sink drains.
Everyday cooking
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Are spider bites on the rise in England?

NHS figures show that there were 100 hospital admissions in 2025 linked to spider bites - up from 47 in 2015. Experts are blaming the trend on a sharp increase in the noble false widow spider, which has been described as 'the most dangerous spider breeding in Britain.'
Public health
#nutria
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Invasive rodent plaguing California may have been deliberately released. Here's the theory

Nutria, a destructive rodent, likely reintroduced to California from Oregon, threatens agriculture and ecosystems after being eradicated for decades.
Agriculture
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Someone may have deliberately caused Calif.'s multimillion-dollar nutria problem

California's nutria population likely resulted from intentional reintroduction, posing threats to wetlands and endangered species.
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Invasive rodent plaguing California may have been deliberately released. Here's the theory

Nutria, a destructive rodent, likely reintroduced to California from Oregon, threatens agriculture and ecosystems after being eradicated for decades.
Agriculture
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Someone may have deliberately caused Calif.'s multimillion-dollar nutria problem

California's nutria population likely resulted from intentional reintroduction, posing threats to wetlands and endangered species.
Pets
fromApartment Therapy
4 days ago

How to Get Rid of Centipedes in Your House Successfully (and Stop Them from Coming Back)

House centipedes are common pests in the Eastern US, harmless to humans, and beneficial as they prey on other household insects.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

FIRST ON STREETSBLOG: Mamdani To Fully Fund Trash Containerization - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani will implement citywide containerization of residential trash by 2031 to improve New York's sidewalks.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers

"There's been a consensus for a long time that the wildlife trade is a risk to human health, but a lot of what we know is from anecdotes."
Coronavirus
Pets
fromApartment Therapy
3 days ago

How to Get Rid of Ants Quickly - and 11 Things You Can Do to Keep Them from Coming Back

Ants are attracted to homes by moisture, food sources, and changes in weather, making infestations common in warmer months.
Berlin food
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Understanding Bed Bugs: Causes, Signs, and Effective Treatment Options

Bed bugs are small, parasitic insects that feed on blood and can spread quickly, making detection and eradication challenging.
SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
2 weeks ago

4-year-old boy attacked by coyote while standing in grandparents' California driveway: VIDEO

A 4-year-old boy was attacked by a coyote in his grandmother's driveway, resulting in minor injuries.
Mission District
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Property owners asked to double fee they pay to fight mosquitoes

Santa Clara County property owners will vote on a new fee to fund mosquito control and pest management services.
Boston
fromYahoo News
2 weeks ago

Bronx woman worried about health after apartment overrun with rats

A Bronx woman struggles with a severe rat infestation in her apartment, impacting her health and living conditions.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

Strychnine temporarily approved for controlling Richardson ground squirrels in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Emergency use of strychnine for controlling Richardson ground squirrels has been approved in Alberta and Saskatchewan until November 2027.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Coyote attack caught on camera near Los Angeles raises concern in Bay Area

Coyote attacks are rare, but caution is advised during pupping season due to increased territorial behavior.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Don't Get Sucked Into the War on Lice

Head lice are not a serious medical issue but cause significant psychological distress for those affected.
Coronavirus
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Typhus from fleas hits record level in L.A.: Where the hot spots are and how to protect yourself

Flea-borne typhus cases in L.A. County reached a record high, prompting public health warnings and preventive measures for pet owners.
from6abc Philadelphia
1 week ago

Mother bear and cubs take up residence under family's home in New Jersey

Veronica O'Brien-Lim explained that the bears were living under her home due to the previous owners digging a foundation under half of the addition. Initially adorable, the bears began causing problems by going through neighbors' trash and chewing on wires.
Pets
Pets
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Baychester dog attack on opossum sparks cruelty probe

A dog attacked an opossum in Baychester, leading to the animal's death and an investigation for possible animal cruelty.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Eye-biting black flies are 'like little demons' in San Gabriel Valley, residents say

Residents in San Gabriel Valley face a surge in black flies that bite around the eyes and neck, with relief expected to take weeks.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

As mosquitoes go year-round in L.A., a promising fix hits a snag

"We have not seen them go away altogether like they have in previous years," said Susanne Kluh, general manager for the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.
LA real estate
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Recruit Undergrad to Step Into Room Filled With Ravenous Mosquitoes for "Full-Body Massacre"

Georgia Tech's study reveals how mosquitoes select prey, demonstrating their behavior changes based on visual and chemical cues from targets.
NYC food
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Brooklyn's Dough Doughnuts Has a Mouse Problem - And That's Just the Start of It

Dough Doughnuts on Vanderbilt Avenue received eight health violations including evidence of mice, contaminated food, improper pesticide handling, and poor sanitation conditions.
Public health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Welcome to allergy season. Here's how to protect yourself

Allergy seasons are worsening due to climate change, but treatments have improved, helping many manage symptoms effectively.
#rats
Pets
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago

How rats conquered Earth

Rats exemplify resilience and adaptability, having survived numerous global challenges and eradication efforts throughout history.
#urban-wildlife
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Pets

Wily coyote? Urban canines take more risks compared with rural ones, study finds

Urban coyotes are less afraid of new stimuli and take more risks compared to rural coyotes, according to a study across multiple US sites.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK news

Pooping menaces or flying puppies'? How pigeons are dividing a UK city

A rapidly growing pigeon flock in Norwich's market and Memorial Gardens has caused nuisance complaints, prompting contested control measures and tensions between feeders and residents.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Wily coyote? Urban canines take more risks compared with rural ones, study finds

Urban coyotes are less afraid of new stimuli and take more risks compared to rural coyotes, according to a study across multiple US sites.
Medicine
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: Vaccine-carrying mosquitoes could inoculate bats against rabies

Engineered mosquitoes carrying vaccines in saliva show promise for preventing rabies and Nipah virus transmission from bats to humans, though field effectiveness remains uncertain.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

It was bonkers': Samba the runaway capybara inspires a wild rodent hunt

Samba and Tango were brought to Marwell zoo, but Samba escaped through a hole in their enclosure, prompting a search that has gained national attention.
Pets
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Vaccinating bats could be good for people. But how do you vaccinate a bat?

Bats carry a lot of very deadly pathogens like Ebola virus, Nipah, Hendra, coronavirus, and also rabies virus. People are finding more and more bat-borne viruses. When such viruses are transmitted to humans, the results are often fatal so there's a lot of interest in trying to prevent spillover in the first place.
Coronavirus
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Rat warning as UK homes see huge increase in rodent activity

UK rat infestations surged 10% year-on-year, driven by record heat in 2025 and heavy rainfall displacing rodents from flooded burrows seeking shelter indoors.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Could flies sniff out contraband chemicals?

Mutant insects could potentially detect narcotics and explosives, while ash seeds employ a screw propeller mechanism for dispersal.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

In Defense of Rats

How did hundreds of women find themselves on operating tables in surgery centers and strip malls several states away from where they live? A forty-million-dollar scam that hinged on product-liability lawsuits. Casey Cep reports "
NYC LGBT
Cars
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Motorists warned against rat infestations which could cause thousands - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rats and mice increasingly infest parked cars and garages in winter, chewing wiring and interiors; sealing entry points, removing food/trash, and using repellents prevents damage.
#pest-control
fromNature
1 month ago

Using mosquitoes to vaccinate bats could curb the spread of deadly diseases

In a study published in Science Advances, researchers in China fed Aedes aegypti mosquitoes blood that contained either a vaccine against Nipah virus or the rabies virus. The viruses, contained in the vaccines, replicated inside the insects and reached their salivary glands, allowing them to pass on the vaccine when feeding on bats or when the bats ate the insects.
Coronavirus
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

If it's cold, they stop mating': New York City rat population may be on the decline

New York City's severe winter may temporarily reduce the rat population by disrupting mating cycles, as cold temperatures cause rats to cease reproduction to protect vulnerable offspring.
#mountain-lion
fromFortune
2 months ago
San Francisco

Mountain lion saunters through San Francisco's posh Pacific Heights neighborhood before capture | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
San Francisco

Mountain lion saunters through San Francisco's posh Pacific Heights neighborhood before capture | Fortune

Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

The surprising scientific value of roadkill

Researchers use roadkill as a valuable scientific resource to study wildlife behavior, track species distribution, obtain specimens ethically, and discover new species across diverse research applications.
Canada news
fromYahoo News
2 months ago

'A single bedbug' found at government building in Ottawa after four-day in-office order

A single bedbug was found Feb. 10 in the Willet Building housing federal employees; the area was treated and follow-up inspections are scheduled.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

How zoos are preparing animals for this weekend's massive winter storm

In Texas, the Houston Zoo has prepared its buildings and barns with heaters designed to withstand extreme conditions, the zoo said in a blog post on Friday. Animals will have access to extra hay and bedding, and food was stocked in advance. Across the Zoo, sensitive plants are being protected with coverings, and generators are positioned to provide backup power if needed, the blog post said.
US news
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

What Integrated Pest Management Means for Small Firms

Integrated Pest Management replaces routine chemical treatments with prevention, monitoring, and targeted actions to improve operations, budgets, and compliance for small firms.
Pets
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Red Fox Sneaks Onto Cargo Ship in England and Hitches a Ride Straight to the Bronx Zoo

A red fox stowed away on a cargo ship from England to New York and is now receiving care at the Bronx Zoo in good health.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Blurry rats and coyotes with mange: the oddly thrilling subreddit dedicated to identifying wildlife

Ambiguous, low-quality wildlife photos produce excitement and fear, driving online communities to correct misidentifications and reveal mundane explanations like coyotes with mange.
Science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Cats and dogs are quietly spreading invasive WORMS through Europe

Invasive flatworms stick to cats and dogs' fur using sticky mucus, enabling pet-mediated spread across Europe and threatening native insects and soil.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Coyotes have been spotted all over Boston. Here's where, why, and how to stay safe.

Eastern coyotes are active during their winter mating season and are frequently sighted across Boston, including urban areas and daytime.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

Coyotes and cougars and rats, oh my! - High Country News

An unnamed tourist saw it and told Aidan Moore, who works for Alcatraz City Cruises. Moore told SFGATE that he was initially skeptical, but the guest's iPhone footage left little room for doubt. The video shows, not a sea lion or an otter, but an actual Canis latrans, doggedly dogpaddling, then clambering out of the water, noticeably shaky and struggling to settle tired paws on the craggy rocks.
California
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Grey squirrels could be given contraceptives to control numbers

Government supports research into a contraceptive 'pill' for invasive grey squirrels alongside pine-marten reintroduction, landowner grants and volunteer control to protect red squirrels and woodlands.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We don't need to control pigeons just the people who feed them | Letters

Controlling public feeding is the most humane and effective method to reduce urban feral pigeon populations; deterrents fail if food remains available.
Pets
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Rabid coyote attacks 3 people, 6 dogs in Eastchester and Bronxville area

A rabid coyote in Westchester County attacked three people and six dogs, prompting immediate medical attention recommendations and rabies awareness alerts.
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Where giant kangaroo rats - and other critters - thrive - High Country News

It was a race against nightfall. As he hurried across the sandy, bristling landscape of California's Carrizo Plain, ecologist Ian Axsom stopped every 10 yards to place an aluminum live trap on the ground, eventually distributing traps over an area the size of two baseball fields. Against the rolling playas and tawny mountains, the traps glinted with golden remnants of the September dusk.
Environment
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Leptospirosis outbreak in Berkeley: What's the risk to people and pets?

Veterinarians found leptospirosis in two dogs within the encampment around Eighth and Harrison streets, both in November, one of which died, and later detected the illness in rats for the first time in five years in Alameda County. As of the Jan. 12 announcement there were no known human cases. City officials did not respond to Berkeleyside's inquiries, sent Thursday, as
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Experience: a bear moved into my house

The next morning, I checked the critter-cams and saw the bear again, now captured by a camera I'd placed by a little mesh-covered opening near the small basement under my house. I watched as a massive shape emerged from the hole. My brain refused to believe it. The bear looked too large to fit in that tiny gap. I watched it again, shocked. My hands started to sweat.
Environment
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Mosquitoes are back with a bite in SoCal. Why they're nibbling in the winter

Unseasonable warm weather and heavy rainfall in Southern California created ideal breeding conditions, causing a five-fold surge in mosquito activity during winter months.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Fox family reunited after cubs found hiding in car

Our workshop has encountered all kinds of issues with vehicles over the years, but a set of fox cubs is a brand new one for us. At first, our technician thought they might be rats because the cubs are grey, rather than the typical red you would expect of a fox they gave him quite a fright.
Pets
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Santa Clara County to treat for mosquitos Wednesday in Palo Alto flood basin

Aerial treatment using hormone regulators and microbes will reduce winter salt marsh mosquito populations over the Palo Alto flood basin to protect nearby communities.
Public health
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Small animals, big pain: Why the NYC Council proposed a ban on glue traps

A proposed New York City law would ban the sale of glue traps because they cause severe animal suffering and can increase human disease risk.
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Looking for a small pet? Consider a domestic rat

Domesticated rats are clean, intelligent, social, affectionate pets that thrive with enrichment and companionship but have short lifespans of two to three years.
Pets
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

A rat race to the rescue: MSPCA-Angell seeks homes after 163 rodents surrendered

MSPCA-Angell received 163 rats from a single surrender in Essex County, the largest in at least five years, with 53 available for adoption at their facilities.
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