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D.C. Rats Under New Surveillance | Washington DC News
D.C. is rolling out a bold new strategy to battle its rat problem — complete with a real-time online dashboard tracking treatments and complaints, plus the wild idea of putting rats on birth control. The city’s multi-pronged approach includes targeted baits, fertility control, and burrow treatments, with over 5,000 complaints and 10,000 burrows addressed so far in 2026. Officials are calling it a “shared responsibility,” urging residents to report sightings and secure trash to help keep the city rodent-free. The dashboard aims to boost transparency and community involvement in this ongoing…
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