Non-linear spatial modeling of rat sightings in relation to urban multi-source foci

The brown rat has been living with humans in a wide variety of environmental contexts; it adversely affects public health by transmission of pathogens that can cause human diseases and allergies. Understanding behavioral aspects and environmental factors of pest species can contribute to their effective management and control. This aim of this study was to investigate the spatial distribution of rats in Latina district of Madrid (Spain), and its relationship with several potential multi-source foci.
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research