Copper Naphthenate: Beyond the Myth - A Critical Examination of Toxicity and Environmental Risks
A detailed critique revealing that copper naphthenate, marketed as a safe wood preservative and polymer protector, is highly toxic and carcinogenic. Evidence from multiple studies and reports shows DNA damage, severe health effects in animals and humans, environmental contamination, and hazards during handling and processing. Despite claims of being non-toxic, copper naphthenate has been banned in several countries due to its carcinogenic, respiratory, and heavy metal poisoning risks. The article emphasizes the lack of research and the dangers of continued use.
HUGE INCREASE IN RATS IN BOLTON, SAYS LOCAL PEST CONTROLLER
A pest controller in Bolton reports a significant rise in rat infestations due to post-lockdown changes in waste management and habits, with many homes now experiencing rat problems for the first time. Experts attribute the surge to accumulated waste and abandoned food sources during lockdown periods.
C Tech Corporation - Technical Literature Library Toxicity Overview - Pyrethroids
A comprehensive toxicity assessment of synthetic pyrethroids including bifenthrin, cypermethrin, deltamethrin, and permethrin, detailing their neurotoxic effects, acute and chronic health risks, environmental impacts, and occupational hazards. The document emphasizes their higher toxicity compared to natural pyrethrins, potential for endocrine disruption, carcinogenicity, and unsuitability for polymeric applications due to processing and leachability issues.
Crested Rats with Poisonous Hairdos Lead Sociable Family Lives
Crested rats in East Africa produce toxic hairdos by grooming with poison from arrow poison trees, a defense mechanism previously thought to make them solitary. However, research shows they form close, family-like bonds, often purring, grooming, and staying together in nest boxes, challenging previous assumptions about their social behavior.
Liverpool Restaurant Owner Charged Over Rodent Infestation After Zero Food Hygiene Rating
A Liverpool restaurant owner, Dove Ross-Williams, was charged with three counts of breaching food safety and hygiene regulations after health inspectors found 27 mice and evidence of severe rodent infestation at Chung Ku in August 2019. The inspection revealed droppings in food preparation areas, a dead mouse under equipment, and poor cleaning practices. The restaurant was closed voluntarily for two weeks, and Ross-Williams pleaded guilty, receiving a £3,050 fine.
Disgusting 'Rat House' Infestation in Hasting, Victoria Sparks Neighbor Concerns
Neighbors in Hasting, Victoria, express growing fear over a home infested with hundreds of giant rats, describing the stench, vermin activity, and fire hazards. Residents have urged the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to act for years, with the council finally launching a clean-up operation as of February 22, 2021.
Consumer Complaints Highlight Food Safety Issues in Ireland
In 2021, Ireland's Food Safety Authority received 2,772 consumer complaints about unfit food, poor hygiene, and contamination such as glass in soup, live insects in rice, and snails in spinach. While complaints fell from 2019 due to Covid-19 business closures, the reduction is attributed to the pandemic rather than improved standards. Issues also included lack of handwashing facilities, allergen information, and food labelling errors. A surge in Covid-19 and Brexit-related queries was noted, with the authority providing targeted guidance to food businesses.
Dublin Couple Face Thousands in Car Repair Costs After Rats Damage Electronics
A Dublin couple fears they will have to pay thousands to repair their car after rats chewed through the electronics at their city centre flat complex. The 2017 vehicle, which had recently passed its NCT, suffered damage when the rodents disrupted engine management systems, leading to flashing warnings and malfunctioning sensors. The incident highlights a growing rat problem in Dublin's flat complexes, with similar cases reported and some cars written off. Local TD Chris Andrews has urged the council to appoint a 'Rat Tzar' and establish a dedicated rat squad to address the issue.
Teen Mom Kailyn Lowry Reveals Twenty Flying Squirrels in Attic
Kailyn Lowry shares on her Coffee Convos podcast that twenty flying squirrels have taken residence in her attic, causing her distress and prompting concerns about previous bat removal issues.