To reduce the number of rats in America’s financial capital which is plagued by rats, they will be fed contraceptive pills – News India Live
Rat terror in New York: Rats are troubling the rulers of New York City, one of the most beautiful cities in the world and the financial capital of America.
The population of rats is continuously increasing in this bustling city and all the measures taken so far to control their population have not proved effective. The population of rats in New York has crossed 3 million.
So far, poison, special traps and even dry ice have been used to control rat populations. This has not reduced the rat population but has increased the danger to other animals. Like the owl that escaped from the New York Zoo was found dead. Rat poison has been found in his body. Due to which the system is placing more emphasis on trying other options instead.
New York City officials are considering a population control experiment on rats. For this, first a pilot project will be started. In which special pills to control the birth rate of rats will be kept everywhere. At least 10 blocks will be covered under the pilot project.
American news channel said, ‘These pills have been named Contrapaste. The pills are worth testing on rats. , Which is full of fat. These pills will be placed everywhere in the rat’s area. These pills will target the fertilization process in rats and prevent sperm from forming. Rats will like the taste of the pellets so much that they will not look for any other food. ,
Dr. Loretta Meyer, the scientist who developed the pills, first fed the pills to rats in the laboratory. Dr. The mayor said, ‘The rats found the pills so tasty that they chose them instead of hiding their faces in the garbage. These tablets do not pose a threat to other animals or pets. It is specially designed for rats. ,