The National Urban Rat Summit was held last week in New York and several conclusions resulted from the meeting.
New York’s “Rat Czar” Kathleen Corradi, NYC’s Director of Rodent Mitigation, wants to bring experts together to combat the rat problem in America’s largest city.
Mayor Eric Adams described the issue as a “war on rats” that he has witnessed firsthand and has championed moving the city from trash bags to plastic garbage cans.
Two separate university researchers from Canada gave presentations about issues that are caused by rats and mice – disease, mental health issues, health issues relating to dust and dirt brought in by rodents.
But in the end the one issue that remained at the forefront of prevention – stopping rats and mice from entering under doorways. Because mice and rats can squeeze into openings the size of a quarter or sometimes less, prevention is critical.
To prevent infestations, door sweeps are necessary tools, and they stop dust, dirt, and pollen. Mice and rats can squeeze into a home, restaurant, commercial facility through the smallest hole under or on the side of a doorway.
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