Mar
24
Building a better rat trap
ByWhile New York City Transit hasn’t noticed an uptick in rat infestations in its stations, the agency is expanding its war on rats. In an effort to eliminate the foraging rodents, NYC Transit is installing $10 plastic boxes that contain a lethal “granola bar,” according to a city pest control expert. According to NYC Transit head Howard Roberts, the agency will conduct a census of rats around Franklin St. — the site of an eight-month pilot program on the 1 line — to see if the new poison is more effective at eliminating the not-so-lovable creatures than previous rodenticide efforts.
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At this point in time, I thoroughly enjoy these little stories about little day-to-day transit details. It’s a welcome change from the constant budget nonsense.
I love looking for rats on the tracks, its a little game I play with myself when I get bored waiting for a subway thats running late… So yea I guess I play it often.