Trash is the biggest factor in rat infestations, researchers say

Trash is the biggest factor in rat infestations, researchers say

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Naturally, we humans have a vested interest in keeping the little pests contained. That can be tough, though, as rats are persistent everywhere in the world, especially in urban areas.

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Rats! The Regions With the Most Sightings

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In Defense of the Rat

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Homeless Cats Recruited to Fight Rising Tide of Rats

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Long before City Hall rats, L.A. has struggled with the rise of typhus - Los Angeles Times

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OH, RATS! Experts Say Outdoor Dining is Not to Blame for the City's Rodent Problem - Streetsblog New York City

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Annual Rodent Control Issue] On the Trail of Troublesome Rodents - Pest Control Technology

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Philly's rat problem is among the worst in the U.S. – here's how to report an infestation

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How rats became an inescapable part of city living

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Genetic survey of rats could help New York curb the rodent population

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Rats in Seattle: They're creepy, clever and everywhere, but there is help

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America's 50 most rat-infested cities, ranked

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Better Rat Control in Cities Starts by Changing Human Behavior

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What happens to rats living in a city when biblical flooding hits?

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Olvera Street merchants concerned about homeless, rampant rats