Can New York City Ever Win Its War Against Rats? New York Times July 19, 2024 What do rats do in heat waves? Or to put it differently, what is it that they don’t do? As temperatures have continued to stifle all will, and the humidity level has been Bangkok-in-a-thunderstorm-percent high, I raised the question with Kathleen Corradi, New York City’s first dedicated rat czar. The specific target of her enmity … Read More from Can New York City Ever Win Its War Against Rats? Read Article
Energy efficiency may also keep rodents at bay Phys.org July 18, 2024 Sealing leaky windows, filling gaps in doors, and installing efficient insulation will not only decrease wasteful energy usage, it also may reduce rodent infestations, a new study recently published in Environmental Research Letters found. The study led by Yale School of the Environment researchers paired retrofitting homes with pest control in urban areas. “I’ve heard horror stories from people with rats in … Read More from Energy efficiency may also keep rodents at bay Read Article
Longport’s effort to quell rat infestation is helping, officials say Downbeach.com July 18, 2024 Officials here said their efforts to address a rat infestation near Borough Hall are working. Administrator A. Scott Porter told commissioners Wednesday that since the borough enlisted the services of Western Pest Control and initiated a cleanup around the boathouse next to Borough Hall, fewer rats are being seen around the property. The bay rat … Read More from Longport’s effort to quell rat infestation is helping, officials say Read Article
