Nonetheless, reports of city workers being bitten by rodents is on the rise – with most recent cases being reported in Los Angeles," the report notes. At a press conference at Los Angeles City Hall on Tuesday, DeMaio there were two particular reasons behind the rodent explosion. "Second, many local governments, including Los Angeles, have banned the most effective practices for detecting and eradicating rats." Gavin Newsom to declare a public health emergency in the Golden State and require public entities to address the situation. Pest control companies echoed that sentiment, saying their hands are tied by government regulations that force them to use "green pest control" to eradicate rodents.

Source: Fox News July 17, 2019 18:11 UTC