"NYC's Rat Problem: Exploring Birth Control as a Solution"
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New York lawmakers are considering humane methods to reduce the rat population, such as distributing rat contraceptives and banning glue traps, in an effort to avoid the brutality of poison and slow deaths. The proposed contraceptive, ContraPest, targets ovarian function in female rats and disrupts sperm cell production in males. Some lawmakers are also considering a statewide ban on glue traps, while others believe in using more ethical and humane methods to manage rat populations. Despite ongoing efforts, the war on rats continues, with the recognition that the rodents can never be eradicated, only managed.
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