Washington, D.C., is launching a rat birth control program to lower the rodent population in the city. (Carlos Aranguiz, Adobe Stock) BALTIMORE — Washington, D.C., is launching a rat birth control ...

The rat problem has only gotten more pervasive due to their reproductive capacity. A breeding pair and their descendants can produce thousands of offspring per year.

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Residents in Northwest D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood hosted a “Rat Roundup” to share concerns and prevention tips as the city introduces a new pest control strategy. The Department of Health’s plan ...