NYC's new rat-killing weapon is wildly successful — for now

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A rat crosses a yellow section of a Times Square subway platform in New York.
A rat crosses a Times Square subway platform in New York on January 27, 2015.

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NYC exterminators' new weapon has eliminated nearly 100% of rats from over 100 burrows — and they already have their next targets mapped out

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A rat scurrying across a subway platform with people standing in the background.
A rat on a subway platform in New York City.

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A rat exterminator who's helped successfully eliminate nearly 100% of rats in a section of NYC says people clap, cheer, and offer him free beer when he comes around

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Two rats on the floor eating seeds
Rats are prolific breeders, and there are millions of them in New York City.

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Trench rats add disgust to the nasty conditions in Russian lines

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Ukrainian soldier, from the 24th separate mechanized brigade, named after King Danylo, uses periscope in the front line positions near New York, Donbass, Ukraine on August 08, 2023.
Ukrainian soldier, from the 24th separate mechanized brigade, named after King Danylo, uses periscope in the front line positions near New York, Donbass, Ukraine on August 08, 2023.

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New York has tried poison, traps, and birth control to fix its pest problem. Rat researchers say the city should focus on its people instead.

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A rat sticks its head out of a garbage can as it hunts for food in Bogardus Plaza in Tribeca on August 17, 2022, in New York City.
The prolific rat problem in New York City is caused at least in part by poor food waste disposal, experts say.

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New York's 'rat czar' will only succeed if she realizes that rats are not the 'enemy,' an expert says

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Kathleen Corradi was announced as New York City's first director of rodent mitigation on April 12.
Kathleen Corradi was announced as New York City's first director of rodent mitigation on April 12.

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As NYC's first-ever rat czar gets to work, cities like Boston and Chicago are looking for inspiration to fix their own rodent problems

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rats in New York City
America's major cities are considering taking a cue from New York City in the fight against rat infestations.

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