Once the rats become regulars and “get comfortable,” Webster said, the device will be turned on, and a platform will drop them into the lower part of the contraption, which serves as a catch basin not unlike a dunking tank at a carnival booth. Webster emptied four jugs of a mysterious...
Rats have always been a problem for New York City residents, and Cam apparently has put in his time in dealing with the rodents. Although dealing with rats isn’t based on how old you are, he does claim he is “too old for rats.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by THE ...
With the announcement of the search for a “Rat Tsar” to be hired in New York City, it begs the question – why are rats in New York City so bad right now? This tsar is asked to have the drive, determination, and killer instinct needed to fight the real enemy – New York City’...
In July, Boston released its rat action plan to tackle the city's rodent problem. At the time, Mayor Michelle Wu said that Boston was been overrun with rats following COVID-19, with more food being available in residential areas. The rat action plan identified the most rat-infested areas ...
As rats run rampant in New York City, officials have attempted—and failed—to control their booming population. They’ve tried poison, trapping, suffocation and sterilization. Now, Mayor Eric Adams has announced the latest attempt to battle the perennial rodent problem: appointing New York ...
In July, Boston released itsrat action planto tackle the city's rodent problem. At the time, Mayor Michelle Wu said that Boston was been overrun with rats following COVID-19, with more food being available in residential areas. Therat action planidentified the most rat-infested areas of the...
Ranking second only to Chicago in the magnitude of our rat problem, New York continually seeks ways to improve. Various pieces of legislation seek to lessen opportunities for rats to invade garbage. One calls for a report designating the area or areas where the rat problem is most severe. Ano...
44 Maps Reveal New Yorkers’ Thoughts About Rats, Parks, Bike Safety And Other Urban Issues July 04, 2017 via The New York Times How satisfied are you with your city’s garbage service? Its parks? The way it handles pest control? What about homelessness? In the USA’s largest metropolis...
The group tries not to go out in the rain—the theory being that rats don’t go out to feed when barometric pressure drops.The city turns a blind eye to the rat hunts because they at least give the impression that something is being done to battle the rat problem...
New York City has long been rumored to have as many rats as people -- a population of some 8 million. However, more recent data suggests that the actual number is not nearly so high. Astudy published last Octoberestimated that perhaps 2 million rodents currently roam the Big Apple. Whateve...