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City Council passes legislation for rat contraception pilot program

The program will start within 180 days, according to officials.

News 12 Staff

Sep 26, 2024, 6:33 AM

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The City Council has voted in favor of a bill which will establish a rat contraception pilot program.

The program would have pellets scattered in two areas that have a high population of rats.

The city says the pellets will stop the reproductive functions in rodents.

The program will start within 180 days, according to officials.

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