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health1 year ago

"Surge in Rat Urine-Related Sickness Hits Record High in NYC"

New York City health officials issued a warning about an increase in cases of leptospirosis, a bacterial illness spread by rat urine, with 24 cases reported in 2023, the highest for any year. The disease can cause various symptoms and, if untreated, lead to serious complications. The city's Department of Health highlighted the association with exposure to materials contaminated with rat urine and warned about the risks of transmission. The increase in cases is attributed to factors such as warmer and wetter climate, excessive rain, and unseasonably warm temperatures. The city is taking measures to address the rat infestation issue, which has been linked to the spread of the disease.

via Fox News|
#health#infectious-disease#leptospirosis
pest-control2 years ago

The Effective and Uncommon Rat-Killing Techniques of NYC Exterminators

An exterminator in New York City, known as "Matt the Rat Killer," is using carbon monoxide to kill rats and then collapses their burrows. He believes that leaving the dead rats in the burrows deters other rats from returning to the area. This method has been effective in reducing the rat population in certain areas of the city, which has been plagued by a rat infestation problem.

via Business Insider|
#burial#carbon-monoxide#nyc
crime2 years ago

"Infant Survives Near-Fatal Rat Attack, Father's Temper Raises Concerns"

David Schonabaum, an Indiana father, is facing charges of gross neglect after his 6-month-old baby boy was found with over 50 rat bites, including gnawed fingers, in their severely decrepit home. Newly uncovered social media posts reveal Schonabaum boasting about his temper going "from zero to prison." Schonabaum, his wife, and her sister are all charged with child neglect. The baby was flown to a hospital for treatment, and his current condition is unknown. Videos posted online by the mother show the disheveled condition of the home, and police had previously been called to the residence in June due to a threat made over the phone.

via New York Post |
#child-neglect#crime#family
crime2 years ago

Indiana Baby Hospitalized After Horrific Rat Attack

A 6-month-old baby in Indiana was found with over 50 rat bites to his head and face in a "rodent-infested" home. The child's parents, who had previously been the subject of multiple complaints, are now facing felony charges of neglect. The baby has been released from the hospital and placed in foster care. The home had been reported to have a rodent infestation, and previous visits by child services had noted unsanitary conditions. All children in the home have been removed from their parents' care.

via USA TODAY|
#child-abuse#child-neglect#crime
animal-behavior2 years ago

Farm Cat's Hunting Skills Exposed Through Tiny Camera Experiment

A YouTuber attached an Insta360 Go 2 camera to his farm cat's collar to capture its first-person perspective. The resulting footage showed the cat, named Junior, exploring the farm and discovering a rat in the barn. However, Junior didn't show much interest in hunting the rat. Later, the cat found a dead rat and alerted its owner. The owner's dog, equipped with the same camera, was more helpful in dealing with the rat infestation. The dog also stumbled upon remains of a deer leg.

via Futurism|
#animal-behavior#farm-cat#first-person-perspective