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Washington, D.C. authorities are exploring ways to control the citys growing rodent population, which has contributed to fires, chewed wires, contaminated food and destroyed packaging.

Undeterred by City Efforts, Rat Population Booms

By Elizabeth Douglas August 31, 2018

Despite Washington, D.C.’s ongoing efforts to control its rat population, the number of resident complaints to the city are expected to continue to increase after reaching an all-time high in 2017. The...

WILL CROMARTY/THE HOYA DC Officials are encouraging D.C. residents to purchase dry ice to kill the rodents, touting the agent’s relatively low price and ease of use.

Dry Ice to Be Used in DC Pest Control Efforts

By Erin Doherty January 17, 2018

Washington, D.C. officials have begun to use dry ice as a new method to combat the District’s growing rat population, according to Gerard Brown, the program manager of the D.C. Department of Health’s...

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