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Boston City Council Proposes Birth Control to Manage Rat Population, Reduce Poison Use Amid Pandemic Increase

Jul 10, 2024, 11:43 PM

The Boston City Council is considering the use of birth control to manage the city's rat population. This proposal aims to reduce the reliance on poison, which has inadvertently caused the deaths of local pets, wildlife, and raptors. The initiative comes in response to an increase in mice and rats during the pandemic, which has affected every neighborhood and raised public health and safety concerns. The council believes that a collaborative effort is essential to address this significant quality of life issue for Boston residents.