"Using Birth Control to Humanely Control NYC Rat Population"

New York lawmakers are proposing humane measures to reduce the rat population, including distributing rat contraceptives and considering a ban on glue traps. The contraceptive, called ContraPest, targets ovarian function in female rats and disrupts sperm cell production in males. Some lawmakers are also considering a statewide ban on glue boards, while others emphasize the need for more ethical and humane methods to manage rat populations. Despite ongoing efforts, the war on rats continues, with Mayor Eric Adams hiring a "rat czar" and businesses being mandated to put trash out in boxes to reduce the rats' food supply.