Central Valley almond farmers are losing the battle to a widespread rodent infestation that’s caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage to crops throughout the region, impacting the entire ...
Roof rat infestations caused up to $311 million in almond farm damages in 2025. Rats shifted to ground burrows and used waterways to reach more orchards quickly. Experts urge pest management using ...
Almond growers across Central California say they are battling a surging rat infestation across more than 100,000 acres of orchards, resulting in economic hardship and damage. Across Fresno, Merced, ...
Almond growers across Central California say they are battling a surging rat infestation across more than 100,000 acres of orchards, resulting in economic hardship and damage. Across Fresno, Merced, ...