rodent infestation
Coverage of rodent infestation in the Nexus archive.
- 'I felt them on my face': Rogers Park tenant says rats chewed on him while he slept
A Rogers Park tenant reported waking up to a rat chewing on his face after enduring a months-long rodent infestation in his apartment. The incident occurred in the middle of the night, highlighting ongoing issues with the infestation.
- Northwest DC school infested with rodents, educator says
An educator at Columbia Heights Educational Campus in Northwest D.C. reported a severe rodent infestation, with rats seen in office areas and droppings found. Despite using sticky traps and reporting the issue to school and city officials, the problem persists, leading the educator to avoid the campus. D.C. Public Schools and the Department of General Services stated they provide routine pest control and are addressing gaps in infrastructure.
- State halts food deliveries at Coral Springs 7-Eleven after rodents, droppings found
State inspectors found rodent droppings and dead rodents at a Coral Springs 7-Eleven, prompting a stop-use order for food deliveries and a reinspection. The store faces multiple violations, including pest infestation risks and plumbing issues, with restrictions remaining until corrections are verified.
- Idaho lawmaker pushes ‘Rat Bill’ as rodent numbers surge
An Idaho state representative is pushing a 'Rat Bill' to address a surge in rodent populations, citing the government's responsibility to manage infestations.
- Rodent infestation at Angel Stadium leads to concession stand closure
Health officials in Anaheim have closed a concession stand at Angel Stadium due to a rodent infestation. Orange County Public Health Services discovered rodent droppings in five locations within Section 432, leading to the suspension of the stand's operating permit.