Aggressive rodents: residents of large cities are warned of a new threat due to quarantine

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that rodents are becoming more aggressive as they seek food in the midst of a massive restaurant closure caused by an outbreak of coronavirus. Writes about it The Hill.

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The agency noted that rodents used to eat waste in commercial facilities such as restaurants. Their closure made rats look for new food sources and be more active.

The CDC said some states have reported an "increase in rodent activity" and that rodent control agencies should prepare for a large influx of reports of "unusual and aggressive rodent behavior."

Residents and business owners can prevent rodents from gaining access by blocking access to their homes or buildings, remove dense vegetation, and leave garbage in tightly closed trash bins.

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The Office also noted the need to comply with established protocols when harvesting after infection by rodents in order to prevent the effects of diseases transmitted by rodents.

Rodents have created problems for several cities in the US amid the outbreak of a new coronavirus.

In Washington, DC, there were about 500 rodent reports during the 30-day period from March to April. In Baltimore, Maryland, over 11 rat reports were recorded over the same period. Chicago (Illinois) is also among cities where rodents change their behavior in search of food.

"When they're actively looking for food, people pay more attention to them," said Robert Villamil, owner of Crow Pest Control Inc. from Chicago. “Rats carry diseases, and they are very subtle.” People want to take steps to keep rodents out of their homes.”

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