Why do rats bite humans: Revealing recent hot topics and scientific analysis
Recently, the "rat biting" incident has become a hot topic on the Internet, with cases of domestic rats and wild rats attacking humans reported in many places. This article combines the hotspot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze this phenomenon from a scientific perspective, and attaches structured data for readers' reference.
1. Related data of hot topics on the entire network in the past 10 days
| Ranking | Hot keywords | Related events | Search volume (10,000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | rat bites | Many people were bitten in a Shanghai community | 245.6 |
| 2 | rat-borne diseases | Hemorrhagic fever cases increase | 187.2 |
| 3 | urban rat infestation | Rodent eradication operations launched in multiple locations | 156.8 |
| 4 | unusual weather | Heavy rain continues in the south | 132.4 |
2. Five reasons why rats attack humans
According to the analysis of animal behavior experts, the recent abnormal aggressive behavior of rats is mainly related to the following factors:
| Reason type | Specific performance | Typical cases |
|---|---|---|
| habitat invasion | Human activities encroach on rodent nests | Biting incident at decoration site |
| food shortage | Abnormal weather affects food chain | Garbage dump incident after heavy rain |
| Breeding defense | Mother rat protects her pups | Kindergarten storage room incident |
| disease spread | Abnormal behavior of sick mice | Hemorrhagic fever related cases |
| environmental changes | Urban heat island effect intensifies | High rise residential area incident |
3. Timeline of recent typical events
| date | area | Event Summary | Number of injured |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5 | Shanghai Pudong | 3 consecutive bite incidents at night | 5 |
| June 7 | Guangzhou Tianhe | Office building rat attack | 2 |
| June 9 | Wuhou of Chengdu | Toddler bitten in sleep | 1 |
| June 11 | Hangzhou Yuhang | Vegetable market stall owners collectively drive away rats | 3 |
4. Prevention and response measures
1.environmental management: Keep dry and clean, seal holes larger than 0.6cm in diameter
2.food storage: Use sealed containers and clean up food waste promptly
3.personal protection: Wear protective clothing at night
4.Emergency treatment: After being bitten, wash immediately with soapy water for 15 minutes
5. Expert opinions
Li Ming, a researcher at the Institute of Infectious Diseases of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said: "The recent increase in rodent attacks is related to three factors: first, the continued heavy rainfall in the south has forced underground rodent populations to migrate to the surface; second, the lag in urban garbage disposal has led to an increase in the frequency of human and rodent contact; and most importantly, there are illegal feeding behaviors in some areas, which has changed the vigilance of rodents."
Wang Jing, a professor at the Department of Environmental Science at Fudan University, suggested: "An urban rat monitoring and early warning system should be established, and professional disinfecting procedures should be started immediately when the community capture rate exceeds 5%."
6. Comparison of relevant data (2023 vs 2024)
| index | Same period in 2023 | 2024current | growth rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media coverage | From 47 | From 89 | +89.4% |
| Number of reports received for disease control | 132 cases | 243 cases | +84.1% |
| Rodenticide Sales | 56 tons | 112 tons | +100% |
The statistical period of the data in this article is from June 1 to June 10, 2024. It combines hot search data on Weibo, Baidu, Toutiao and other platforms, as well as public information from local health commissions. It is recommended that residents contact professional agencies to deal with rodent infestations in a timely manner to avoid secondary harm caused by killing them on their own.
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