Big Take Team Favorite: The Not So Easy Trick To Getting Rid of Rats (In Big Cities)
Dec 28, 2023
The podcast explores the challenges of controlling rat populations in big cities like Chicago, Washington, DC, and New York. It discusses the efforts made by cities, including hiring a rat czar in New York. The podcast features interviews with a rat control squad, a rodentologist, and the New York Sanitation Commissioner. It highlights the difficulty of controlling rats due to their rapid reproduction and human behavior. The podcast also explores the importance of understanding rat behavior, estimating rat populations, managing waste, and controlling their food supply.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Controlling the Rat Population in Big Cities
02:14 • 10min
The Search for Answers to Rat Control in Cities
12:24 • 2min
Rats and Their Behavior in Urban Environments
14:27 • 9min
Estimating Rat Populations in Big Cities
23:21 • 4min
Managing Waste to Control Rat Infestation in Cities
27:20 • 5min
Controlling Rat Population by Addressing Food Supply
32:14 • 3min