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New York to trial birth-control pills to reduce its rat problem

Summary

New York has come up with a novel approach to its infamous rat problem - targeting the rodents with birth-control pills. Under a plan approved by the city's council, contraceptive pellets will be placed in special rat-accessible traps in a small section of The Big Apple starting next year and the creatures will eat their way to a lower birth rate.

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Digi 24

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Birth control pills to exterminate rats: The plan by which the authorities of New York tries to get rid of the rodents

New York authorities will try a new method to exterminate rats starting next year. The plan, which is based on a more "humane" solution, provides for the use of contraceptive pills, which will be placed in special traps, writes Sky News. The treatment is not harmful to other animals or the environment.

2 years ago·Romania

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Sky News UK

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New York to trial birth-control pills to reduce its rat problem

Contraceptive pellets will be placed in special rat-accessible traps starting next year, lowering their numbers humanely without endangering other animals or the environment, its supporters hope.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Gothamist

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NYC attempts to sterilize Manhattan rats with new, delicious birth control

A new bill passed by the City Council will test contraceptive rat bait uptown.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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New York Post

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NYC to control rat population with birth-control pills instead of poison: Saving ‘lots of precious little lives’

New York City's fight against rats has entered the furry beasts' bedrooms, with the City Council approving a measure to lace rat traps with rodent birth control.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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