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Urban rat populations are exploding, raising concerns about public health and infrastructure. Factors contributing to this boom include increased food waste from human activities, milder winters allowing higher survival rates, and the rats’ remarkable adaptability to urban environments. Their rapid reproduction and resilience make controlling their populations challenging. Experts debate whether this rat surge is now an unstoppable trend, highlighting the need for integrated pest management strategies focusing on waste reduction, habitat modification, and targeted control measures to mitigate the growing problem.
