Mayor Eric Adams announced a new initiative to control New York City's rat population, focusing on the city's 600,000 street tree beds. With an investment of $877,000, the city is hiring 12 workers to inspect and maintain these areas, collaborating with pest control experts. The initiative is part of the broader 'War on Rats' campaign, which aims to enhance cleanliness and reduce rodent complaints. Previously, street tree beds lacked pest control efforts despite over 2,300 rodent-related complaints annually. Non-toxic methods will be emphasized in the ongoing fight against rats.
By cleaning up trash and hiring a team of experts to clear out burrows while caring for our trees, we are reclaiming public space, fighting rats, and improving quality of life for all New Yorkers.
Until recently, street tree beds lacked dedicated enforcement or pest control efforts despite generating more than 2,300 rodent-related 311 complaints annually.
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