The latest weapon in Chicago’s war against rats is plant-based, naturally flavored and nutritious. It’s a birth control pellet made with corn and peanuts, and a team of researchers and volunteers will ...

A New York City lawmaker wants to avenge avian icon Flaco, who died with a dangerous amount of rodenticide in his system, by sterilizing rats. Councilmember Shaun Abreu introduced a bill on Thursday ...

Rats are a common sight in the streets and on subway platforms - Robert Mecea/AP Officials in New York are considering putting local rats on birth control as part of a “shock-and-awe” plan to try to ...

Starting in spring 2025, parts of Manhattan’s 7th District will participate in a yearlong pilot program implementing rat contraceptives in an effort to reduce rat sightings. A continuation of the city ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — Rogers Park residents have ...