The Chicago City Council is expanding a rat birth control pilot program to the 43rd Ward, Lincoln Park, which uses cottonseed oil to inhibit rat fertility and reduce their population over time.

Alderman Timmy Knudsen, who represents the 43rd ward, announced Thursday the "rat contraceptive pilot" program.

Chicago is expanding its fight against rats — and it's not using poison. A North Side alderman is launching a pilot program that will use rat contraceptives to tackle the city’s growing rodent problem ...

The pilot program will bring rat contraceptives to Lincoln Park later this summer, Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) announced in a ...

The privately funded "Rat Contraceptive Pilot" uses non-toxic contraceptive pellets to reduce the rat population.

Rodents are fascinating little creatures that provide hours of entertainment. They are easy to care for – and most love ...

Rats are highly intelligent animals. They can learn tricks, run obstacle courses, and even recognize their names. With a bit ...

The RSPCA is advocating for wider recognition and appreciation of rats and hopes the day will encourage people to find out how smart and sensitive rats truly are.

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Indoor allergens are a source of respiratory symptoms in people with allergic asthma.

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