Israel Allocates Funds to Combat Rodent Infestation Near Gaza Border
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Israel's Environmental Protection Ministry will provide up to NIS 3 million to western Negev communities, including the Eshkol Regional Council, to combat a severe rodent infestation. The funding will cover 90% of approved expenses for pest control and prevention efforts. The infestation, which began this summer, has seen rodents invade homes, bite residents, and damage crops.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's Environmental Protection Ministry will allocate up to NIS 3 million for pest control.
- The funds target rodent infestations in western Negev communities, including the Eshkol Regional Council.
- The ministry will cover up to 90% of approved prevention and pest control expenses.
- A severe plague of mice and rats has affected the area since the beginning of summer.
- Rodents have entered homes, bitten residents, and damaged agricultural crops.
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