Rats out: Boston launches plan to control its rodent population Posted on July 18, 2024 by Connor Johnson NBC Boston July 17, 2024 Boston has taken a new step in its push to get the city’s rat population under control. A top rat expert found the pests, or signs of them, in every neighborhood he surveyed, according to a new report released Wednesday. Informed by that report, the city is having many of its departments join forces to come up with ways to make it harder for rats to keep living here. “We’re working to make Boston a home for everyone. Except for rats,” Mayor Michelle Wu said in a statement. “Our rodent action plan, which is informed by this data-driven report, will guide our approach across our neighborhoods.” Read Article