D.C. Tests Rat Birth Control

D.C. is launching a bold new one-year rat control study in Kingman Park, combining food source reduction with an innovative edible contraceptive designed to curb rat reproduction without poisons. Developed by nonprofit Wisdom Goodworks, the bait is engineered to be irresistibly tasty to rats — outcompeting their usual scraps. While results are still pending, experts like Max Broad stress that tackling food waste and improving sanitation are just as vital as the new tech. Simple actions like composting and timing trash disposal could make a big difference in keeping the rat population in check. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9e8a0c7247a9676