First Ever Anti-Rat Day Of Action Held In Harlem To Fight "Rats The Size Of Crocs"

[Sugar Cookie]

As New York City gets tough on its rodent problem, the first Anti-Rat Day of Action was held Saturday in Harlem.

City agencies, including the sanitation department, teamed up to show and tell people how to keep rats out of the community.

"Rats need food, water and shelter to survive. Today, we're going to cut off their food source and reduce their habitat, take away the places they can live," said Kathleen Corradi, New York City director of rodent mitigation.

"We've had rats the size of Crocs just running up and down the street. Like a Croc shoe? A average size eight, running up and down the street," Harlem resident Ruth McDaniels said.

First ever Anti-Rat Day of Action held in Harlem to fight "rats the size of Crocs"

"We've had rats the size of Crocs just running up and down the street. Like a Croc shoe? A average size eight, running up and down the street," one Harlem resident said.

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Among the other tips, the Department of Sanitation reminded people of the new times to put out their trash, and also informed them how the use of containers prevents rats from getting into trash bags. Composting is another tool that keeps food out of bags so rats cannot feed.

Officials say the rule changes are already having the desired impacts, with 20% fewer calls of rat sightings reported since the rules took effect.

The Harlem Rat Mitigation Zone is one of four mitigation zones, which will get additional funding to combat rats. Residents are happy for the extra attention, because even with the rule changes, they still are seeing many rats.

“I’m hoping that today will bring a healthy change and teaching people how to deal with the garbage,” McDaniels said.

City hosts first ever Anti-Rat Day of Action

Composting is one tool that can help prevent rats.

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[Blizzard]

The rat in this picture is trapped in the manhole cover, terrified and suffering

 

[Sugar Cookie]

@Blizzard
He is from another story, he was rescued if I remember correctly.

 

[McDanel]

The rat in this picture is trapped in the manhole cover, terrified and suffering

He was saved.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

 

[Sejanus]

So glad that I don't live in a rat infested City

 

[Alxprkrkrls]

In other news Loose Lips Jerry the neighborhood snitch was beaten with brooms and newspapers due to confusion over what Anti Rat day is about.

 

[Crazy Cat Lady]

In other news Loose Lips Jerry the neighborhood snitch was beaten with brooms and newspapers due to confusion over what Anti Rat day is about.

Thanks for the laugh @Alxprkrkrls! You made my day!

 

[Hermy]

"Rats need food, water and shelter to survive. Today, we're going to cut off their food source and reduce their habitat, take away the places they can live," said Kathleen Corradi, New York City director of rodent mitigation.

I wonder if one of Ms Corradi's qualifications for this job is that she plays the flute?

At a cocktail party, I would just tell people that I manage undercover operatives. No need to specify that the operatives in question are four legged ones.