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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Rat Sightings in Helsinki Are Increasing Rapidly โ€“ Expert Warns of a Common Mistake

Rat sightings in the Helsinki metropolitan area have surged this winter, with reports up by approximately 25% compared to milder winters, according to pest control expert Petri Metsรคlรค.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Saskatoon restaurants facing pest issues as cockroach found in sandwich

A sandwich with a cockroach led to public outcry and highlighted pest control issues among multiple restaurants in Saskatoon.

Feb 25 โ€ข 01:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Households urged to spray 1 household item on doors before March

Experts recommend spraying vinegar on doors to maintain a pest-free home as insects become active in spring.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The sharpshooter advances steadily in the country and calls for maintaining monitoring of plots to prevent greater population growth

The population growth of the sharpshooter pest, an insect that transmits the bacteria causing maize stunting disease, is spreading across Argentina's agricultural regions, prompting calls for increased monitoring.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Confronting the Leafhopper Requires Management Strategies on Three Fronts

The article discusses the importance of integrated strategies for managing leafhopper infestations in fruit production in the Vale do Sรฃo Francisco region of Brazil.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

What is that like a fly in the pear tree farm? Don't miss the timing for pest control

The agricultural technology center of Chungnam has announced that the optimal timing for winter pest control in pear orchards is from February 25 to March 1, which is six days earlier than last year due to favorable climatic conditions.

Feb 23 โ€ข 02:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The cold has brought the rodents out โ€“ the store sold more rat poison than in years

This winter has seen a notable increase in rat sightings in Finland, attributed to the harsh cold pushing the rodents closer to human habitats.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

'My dog sniffs people's beds for reason you'd never imagine'

A dog named Zephyr showcases his unique ability to sniff out bed bugs, highlighting the remarkable capabilities of working dogs in pest control.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Zoologist: To get rid of moths, clothes and dry goods need to be frozen multiple times

Zoologist Joosep Sarapuu advises that freezing clothes and dry goods multiple times is effective for eradicating moths, particularly the flour moth, and emphasizes preventative measures against them.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Prepare Your Plans for Spring: How to Reduce Slug Attacks in Your Garden and Vegetable Patch

The article provides various natural methods to deter slugs from invading gardens, including the use of coffee grounds and certain plant choices.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Pest control expert explains where not to put your suitcase in a hotel room โ€“ 'The worst thing you can do'

A pest control expert outlines tips for hotel guests on where to place their suitcases to avoid bedbugs.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Smell of dead rat over Esplanaden in Huskvarna

Residents of Huskvarna report a strong odor of dead rats as a rat control operation continues.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Man spraying bus stations as pest control lands dream job on Coronation Street

Vinta Morgan, while working as pest control during the pandemic, found out he secured the role of Ronnie Bailey on Coronation Street.

Feb 17 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: see how the house destroyed by fire looks after resident set fire to snails in Sinop (MT)

A wooden house in Sinop, Brazil, was completely destroyed by a fire started by a resident trying to eliminate snails, with no injuries reported.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Exhibition: 'The Moth is the Museum's Greatest Enemy'

The article discusses the role of Verena Reitz in pest control at the Deutsches Museum, highlighting the damage that pests like moths can cause to valuable collections over the past century.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Products to Effectively Eliminate the Processionary Caterpillar: These are the Best Sellers on Amazon

This article discusses effective products available on Amazon to control processionary caterpillar infestations, emphasizing the importance of timely action to prevent health issues.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Foxes will stay away from gardens this spring if you sprinkle item on the ground

Using used coffee grounds is suggested as a natural deterrent to keep foxes away from gardens this spring.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Are you troubled by worms in wheat flour? Try these traditional remedies

The article discusses how to remove worms from wheat flour and offers home remedies to prevent this common kitchen problem.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop throwing away wine corks and place them in your garden in February

Experts suggest using old wine corks as a natural pest repellent in gardens this February.

Feb 15 โ€ข 06:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Can the cats from New York's bodegas be saved? Initiatives that seek to protect them

Efforts are underway to protect the cats in New York's bodegas, emphasizing their role in pest control and customer relations amidst evolving legislation.

Feb 14 โ€ข 20:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Andrew banned from owning popular pet at new home - but he might face rats

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has moved to Sandringham estate but is facing potential rodent issues in his new residence.

Feb 14 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

PestMed Expo 2026, record edition: +25% exhibitors and 9,000 visitors for the international pest management hub

The latest PestMed Expo in Italy saw a 25% increase in exhibitors and over 9,000 visitors, solidifying its international status.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Stop rats entering your home by placing 1 spice in garden in February

A simple kitchen spice can help deter rats from entering homes in the UK during winter, particularly in February.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Thousands of ladybugs in Canberra fight against aphids

In Canberra, thousands of ladybugs are actively combating aphid infestations on plants, highlighting the ecological battle against these pests.

Feb 12 โ€ข 05:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

An apple that is cultivated responsibly in a natural paradise

Val Venosta is committed to responsible apple cultivation, promoting biodiversity and natural pest control.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ladybugs Are Sucking the Guts Out of Their Victims. They Are in the Australian Parliament and They Could Pay Off for You

A technical error occurred while trying to access a webpage that discusses the presence of ladybugs in the Australian parliament and their potential impacts.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Rats drove children away from the daycare

Children at a daycare in Akaa, Finland were temporarily relocated due to the discovery of rats in the facility.

Feb 9 โ€ข 19:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Rats invaded the daycare โ€“ Kids evacuated

Rats forced the evacuation of children from a daycare center in Akaa, Finland, due to a rodent infestation.

Feb 9 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Few know: why black bags should be placed on tree branches

The article explains the agricultural practice of placing black bags on tree branches to create a warm microenvironment that helps control pests naturally.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

This is the ultimate animal repeller for your garden: it is solar-powered

The article discusses a solar-powered animal repeller designed for gardens, highlighting its easy installation and effectiveness without chemicals.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Association warns against cement use in food preservation

The Organic Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria urges farmers to adopt organic farming practices for safer food production and to prevent health risks associated with pest control methods.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Global Plague": Phytosanitary emergency declared due to the red palm weevil

Argentina's National Service for Agri-Food Health and Quality has declared a phytosanitary emergency due to the red palm weevil pest, setting mandatory control measures effective till June 30, 2027.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

What the menu doesn't tell you

The article discusses the closure of a pizzeria in northern Guayaquil by the National Agency for Regulation, Control and Sanitary Surveillance (Arcsa) due to pest problems, highlighting the importance of enhancing citizen coexistence and national productivity.

Feb 4 โ€ข 22:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Putting aluminum foil in pots: what it is for and why they recommend doing it

This article discusses the benefits of using aluminum foil in plant pots to enhance growth and protect against pests, offering natural gardening tips for indoor plants.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Boring worm reaches wildlife; two red deer infested in Yucatรกn

The livestock pest, the Boring Worm, is spreading among wildlife, with two red deer in Yucatรกn reported infested with larvae from the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly.

Feb 4 โ€ข 07:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

One million rats caught โ€” here's how to get rid of them

The country is facing significant rat problems, with approximately one million rats captured last year, a decrease attributed to improved detection methods using digital strategies and sewer inspections.

Feb 3 โ€ข 18:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Large rats are digging into the barn: "Never experienced anything like this"

Henrik Svensson, a farmer from Labbarps gรฅrd near Bankeryd, is struggling with a severe rat infestation that has caused extensive damage to his property, including chewing through floors, walls, and ceilings.

Feb 2 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Right now, it would be easy to get rid of rats: just take care of the placement of garbage bins

A severe winter is challenging for rat populations, with expert Tuomas Aivelo suggesting that winter is the best time to manage these populations by preventing access to human food sources.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop rats infiltrating your home by placing 1 ingredient in garden in January

The article offers advice from pest control experts on how to prevent rats from entering homes during the colder months by using a specific ingredient in gardens.

Jan 14 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop rats and mice from entering your home in winter by doing one 60-second task every day

This article advises homeowners to perform a simple daily task to prevent rodents from entering their homes during winter.

Jan 9 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Life & Tech

Have Centipedes Infested Your Home? With These Tricks, You Will Get Rid of Them Forever!

The article discusses how to effectively deal with centipedes in your home, explaining their nature and why they appear unexpectedly.

Jan 6 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop rats entering your home by placing 1 item in garden in January

Using a simple item in your garden can help prevent rats from entering your home during colder months, particularly in January.

Jan 4 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Mum shares 'disgusting' reality after home is infested by creepy crawlies

A pregnant woman expresses her stress and helplessness after her home becomes infested by insects, sharing her challenging experience with pest control.

Jan 4 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Moths will stay away from clothes if you have 64p natural deterrent they hate to smell

A pest control expert recommends using a natural deterrent to keep moths away from clothes and textiles, which are especially vulnerable during the winter months.

Jan 3 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Prevent rats and mice entering home with ยฃ2 item that stops them 'squeezing' in

A simple ยฃ2 method can effectively prevent rats and mice from entering homes during winter by blocking gaps they might squeeze through.

Jan 1 โ€ข 13:55 UTC

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