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Click on Detroit

Orkin released its annual rankings of the most rat-infested cities and the same three Michigan cities from the 2022 list are on the 2023 list. But they’ve moved around.

Visit https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/michigan/2023/12/27/detroit-2-other-michigan-cities-ranked-among-worst-for-rats/ to view the full article online.


Business Insider

Invasive species in the US can pose a threat to native plant and animal species, disrupt agriculture, damage infrastructure and pose health risks to people.

Visit https://www.businessinsider.com/weird-invasive-species-damaging-us-environment-from-nutria-to-ticks-2023-12 to view the full article online.


Yahoo! News

Rising global temperatures have resulted in various consequences — among them, more mosquitoes in North America.

Visit https://news.yahoo.com/health-officials-warn-us-unprepared-000000782.html to view the full article online.


CBS News Minnesota

An unwelcome guest is seeking shelter as temperatures begin to drop. Mice are on the move.

Visit https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/pest-control-companies-try-to-keep-up-with-uptick-in-rodent-calls/ to view the full article online.


USA TODAY

After conservation efforts that lasted for more than a decade, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is finally bringing the critically endangered Lord Howe Island stick insects to the forefront.

Visit https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/12/26/rare-insect-lord-howe-island-san-diego-zoo/72029583007/ to view the full article online.