Rodent birth control rolls out in NYC
a year ago
- #New York City
- #public health
- #rat control
- New York City is launching a rat birth control pilot program starting April 26, 2024, in Harlem.
- The program uses sweet pellets containing triptolide to reduce fertility in rats.
- The initiative, named Flaco's Law, aims to reduce the rat population without using poison.
- Councilmember Shaun Abreu estimates visible results within six months.
- The program is supported by animal welfare organizations like PETA.
- Existing containerization rules have already reduced rat sightings by 24% year-over-year.