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Betsy Arakawa, a classical pianist and the wife of actor Gene Hackman, died of hantavirus, according to authorities.

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 ...

The tragic deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betty Arakawa have brought hantavirus into the spotlight – but what is it and ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that if hantavirus progresses to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, about 38% of people end up dying from the disease.

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

Vole holes are dime-sized ... discarded snake skins and/or snake droppings (a thick dark brown or black liquid in a ...

This natural pest control program eliminates the need for pesticides, plus the ducks’ droppings enrich the soil ... are also known to eat rodents like voles and mice. Indian Runner ducks ...