- New York City has received lots of backlash, mainly from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (“PETA”), for its approach to addressing its rat problem
- Its approach, so far, has been characterized by the use of traps, poisons, and its “Trash Revolution” program, all of which have been unsustainable
- SenesTech, a rodent fertility control product provider, through its flagship Evolve(TM) product, offers an alternative that could potentially eliminate the entire rodent population in 12 to 18 months
- This solution avoids the adverse effects of the use of poisons, both to humans and other animals, and offers a sustainable, more proactive alternative to tackling the problem
Following New York City’s recent hard stance in the fight against rodents in the city, its leadership has been under backlash, mainly from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (“PETA”). The organization blamed the rat problem on the city’s lack of proper systems and infrastructure to manage garbage, which ultimately attracts rats in the first place. But it has also raised concerns about the inhumane approach the city has taken to fight the rodent problem, such as poisons and traps, a move that has been termed as “villainizing rats for problems created by humans” (https://ibn.fm/lsmj1).
New York has mainly dealt with the rat problem by poisoning them and controlling trash. Although the approach has helped, it is seen as inadequate, with real dangers for non-rodent populations, and, unsurprisingly, poisons (and traps when used) are viewed as inhumane for the…
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