New York steps up war on rats with sterilisation, high-tech tracking

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New York City is combating its pervasive rat problem with a multi-pronged approach. Beyond traditional extermination methods, the city is using high-tech mapping and sterilization techniques, focusing on Harlem as a testing ground. Public education campaigns emphasize proper waste disposal to limit food sources. Officials believe reducing food availability stresses rat populations, leading to fewer offspring. Sealed trash containers are showing some success, but residents are still urged to avoid contributing to the problem by discarding food waste or feeding pigeons.