Councilor Erin Murphy expressed concern over the findings from Tufts University, emphasizing that leptospirosis poses a serious risk to various vulnerable groups, including those living on the street and sanitation workers.
This natural event, when vast numbers of winged ants, known as alates, take to the skies at once in search of mates from other colonies, could be one of the most prolific for years.
On advice given previously to the House of Commons, the decision was made not to bring a cat on the estate on the following grounds. The estate had too much construction activity on site to provide a safe living environment for a free-roaming cat.
They're aggressive. Disturb them and they're likely to swarm you, biting ten to 20 times per attack and injecting venom that causes an intense burning sensation, followed by itchy blisters.
The contractors managing the final fit out of the new Google building in King's Cross are having to deal with a 'skulk' of foxes. I'm told the foxes colonized the building in the early stages when it was still quite accessible and are now living on the top floor which is like a small park.
The swarm of circling flies are males, waiting for an unmated female to fly by. Because the lesser house fly is not as tolerant to heat or sun, they choose shady, cooler spots to hang out, and places where the air is still.
Nutria are invasive rodents that reproduce rapidly and destroy habitats, leading to significant environmental impacts, particularly through erosion and flooding caused by their feeding and burrowing behavior.
"We take the health and safety of Detroit residents very seriously," said Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair Razo. "Through the Dining with Confidence Ordinance and our ongoing inspections, we are working to ensure that our city's restaurants are safe, clean, and meet the highest food safety standards."