DEVELOPING: City Unveils Radical Rodent Control Measure Amid Growing Rodent Crisis

Breaking News: City Unveils Radical Rodent Control Measure Amid Growing Rodent Crisis Somerville, Massachusetts - November 1, 2025 - In a bold move to combat the growing rodent crisis, the city of Somerville has announced a radical new measure: using birth control to control rat populations. The city, located just outside of Boston, has confirmed that it will begin distributing birth control to rats in an effort to reduce their numbers. This measure comes after years of struggling with a severe rat infestation, which has led to property damage and the spread of diseases such as leptospirosis and hantavirus. According to residents, the rats have become a major nuisance, with some even raiding homes and businesses in search of food. Adeline Lining, a local resident, shared a harrowing experience of receiving a delivery of Bartlett pears only to find rats feasting on them on her porch. The city's decision to use birth control as a rodent control measure is a first of its kind in the United States. While the exact details of the program are still unclear, officials have confirmed that it will be implemented in the coming weeks. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.