New York Turns To Birth Control Pills To Combat Rat Problem
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Oct 03, 2024, 06:40 IST | Updated: Oct 03, 2024, 06:40 IST
New York City is going after rats with contraceptives. They are hoping to cut down the number of rats roaming the streets and subways by targeting their ability to reproduce. Special traps, with birth control pellets will be placed in locations where rats are known to thrive. The idea is simple, the rats eat the pellets, and over time, their birth rate drops.
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