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For the first time, bird flu has been detected in rats, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed, according to a recent report. Bird flu, otherwise known as H5N1 avian influenza, was found ...

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Leaving food out intended for birds can end up being eaten by rats instead, which you really don't want. Having rats in the garden means they could venture inside, creating a real health hazard. But ...

Bird feeders are known to attract a litany of pests. Mites are attracted to rotting bird feed, and squirrels will devour seeds before they even touch the ground. But the most reviled rodent also loves ...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Four black rats in Riverside County tested positive for Bird Flu. It is the first time the H5N1 virus has been found in rats. According to the United States Department of ...

There’s nothing more enjoyable than watching beautiful birds flock to your backyard. And if you enjoy feeding your regular visitors, there are plenty of ways to attract birds into your garden this ...

Bird feeders attract colourful birds to your garden - but making one common mistake could invite rats, squirrels and predators instead ...

Rats in Riverside County are the latest mammal species to be infected with H5N1 bird flu Identification of virus in rats raises concerns about potential infection pathways to people and their pets The ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has added black rats to the growing list of mammals that have been infected by H5N1 bird flu. The rats were located in Riverside County, and news reports suggest ...