Robert Corrigan, an urban rodentologist and pest consultant for NYC, sheds light on the city's ongoing battle with rats. He discusses the deep connection between human behavior and the rat population explosion, emphasizing that we are part of the problem. Innovative solutions like humane rat birth control are explored, along with the challenges of waste management and sanitation practices. Personal anecdotes reveal the ethical dilemmas of pest control, and Corrigan reflects on the lessons learned from these resilient creatures in urban environments.
