Public Health

Health Risks From Rodent Work

It's up to you to determine the level of risk that you face when doing a rodent job and to take the appropriate precautions to protect yourself.

Texas Department of State Health Reports First Locally Acquired Case of Dengue Virus in 2024

There have been 106 travel-associated dengue cases, including one death reported in Texas, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services report, and is the highest annual case count in Texas since 2002.

Canadian Public Health Inspectors Share Insights on Rising Rodent Populations

Abell Pest Control reported that 61 percent of Canadian public health inspectors expect rodent activity to continue escalating over the next three years. In British Columbia, the increase is predicted to be even more severe, with over 87 percent anticipating a rise.

Bed Bugs Continue to Cause Public Health Concerns, New Research Finds

Bed bugs can impact public health without being a vector for disease. Here’s what you need to know about recent research and why staying informed can help make you a better PMP.

Rodents Present PMPs with Greatest Pest Control Challenge in Schools, Poll Finds

New York Confirms Resident Died from EEE

The death of an Ulster County man from eastern equine encephalitis was confirmed on Sept. 20 by the State Health Department’s Wadsworth Center.

Twelfth Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the 12th human case of West Nile virus in the state on Monday.

CDC Warns Travelers of Oropouche Virus

The virus is spread to humans by infected biting midges and some mosquito species.

New Hampshire Resident Dies From EEE

An adult from Hempstead tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus. The patient was hospitalized due to severe central nervous system disease and died of their illness, according to an update from the state's Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS).

Very Few PMPs Receive Customer Questions About Dengue Fever

Despite a recent U.S. CDC/Health Alert Network (HAN) health advisory about the U.S. being at increased risk for dengue virus infections, rarely do pest management professionals get asked customer questions about dengue fever. Only 21 percent of respondents to a recent PCT poll said they have ever had a customer ask about dengue fever.