# Rodent infestations in Italian schools

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rodent-infestations-in-italian-schools
> Updated: 2026-09-26T11:39:12.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Reports of rodent infestations in Italian schools have led to student protests and the suspension of educational activities.

In Mazara del Vallo, students at the Francesco Ferrara Institute launched a protest regarding hygienic and sanitary conditions, sharing images documenting the presence of rats within the facility. This mobilization raised concerns regarding the maintenance of school infrastructure.

In Vibo Valentia, the Murmura school suspended lessons following reports of rodents. The school has moved operations to a temporary location at Palazzo Gemini to allow for necessary deratization and sanitization procedures. Authorities are working to complete cleaning interventions to ensure students can safely return to their classrooms.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Vibo Valentia school suspends lessons due to rodent infestation

Lessons at the Murmura school in Vibo Valentia have been suspended due to a rodent infestation at its temporary location in Palazzo Gemini, requiring urgent deratization and sanitization.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vibo-valentia-school-suspends-lessons-due-to-rodent-infestation

### 2026-09-22: Mazara del Vallo students protest rodent infestation at school

Students at the Francesco Ferrara Institute in Mazara del Vallo are protesting due to a rodent infestation and poor sanitary conditions within the school building.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mazara-del-vallo-students-protest-rodent-infestation-at-school

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Cite as: Rodent infestations in Italian schools. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rodent-infestations-in-italian-schools