New York City's ongoing battle against its infamous rat population has reached a turning point, with a recent surge in rodent sightings sparking debate over who's ultimately responsible for the infestation: the rodents themselves or the city's trash management system. Despite a $32 million investment in rodent control measures, including the deployment of rodenticide and the installation of trash can sensors, the Big Apple's rat problem persists. As residents continue to grapple with the unsavory reality of rat-infested sidewalks and parks, experts are pointing to the city's waste management practices as a key contributor to the problem. With the city's sanitation department under fire for its handling of trash, the question on everyone's mind is: can New York City's war on rats be won, or will the rodents always be one step ahead?
Who’s winning New York City’s war on rats: rodents or trash bins? The Guardian
