West Hartford和Howland(缅因州)的鼠虫害激增,因为寒冷的天气驱使室内的鼠类,引起公众的关注和要求采取行动。 Rat infestations surge in West Hartford and Howland, Maine, as colder weather pushes rodents indoors, sparking public concern and calls for action.

West Hartford居民报告说,随着降温驱使老鼠进入室内,老鼠的目光在增加,自该流行病以来,虫害控制需求增加了20%。 West Hartford residents report rising rat sightings as fall temperatures drive rodents indoors, with pest control demand up 20% since the pandemic. 在缅因州的Howland, 10月20日的公开会议讨论与2023年的一家商店被拆毁有关的日益严重的灾情, 居民在家中、院子里甚至白天都提到老鼠。 In Howland, Maine, a public meeting on October 20 addresses a growing infestation linked to a 2023 store demolition, with residents citing rats in homes, yards, and even during daylight. 缅因州农业部派遣了一名专家就预防问题提供咨询,但许多居民仍对有限的解决办法感到沮丧,并呼吁采取更广泛的干预措施。 The Maine Department of Agriculture sent a specialist to advise on prevention, but many residents remain frustrated over limited solutions and call for broader intervention.