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Here's what you need to know about hantavirus, the rodent-borne pathogen blamed for the death of Betsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome has killed at least 34 ...

Rabbits are year-round and frequent visitors to gardens and landscapes. As children, we read about and adored these furry ...

Old world hantaviruses are found in Europe and Asia, including the puumala hantavirus, which uses the bank vole as its host .

Rabbits are year-round and frequent visitors to gardens and landscapes. As children, we read about and adored these furry ...

Editor’s note: With the nation on heightened alert over the spread of bird flu, QA asked one of our technical advisers, ...

Look for tracks and droppings, often called pellets ... and bury the bottom few inches in the soil to prevent rabbit and vole damage. Repellents are a less obtrusive option and more practical ...