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HooptieWagon

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12. I would think rat population would vary as the food suppy.

Fri Apr 20, 2012, 11:12 PM

Apr 2012

Greater human population in the world at greater densities would increase the rats available food. However, most parts of the world have improved sanitation and garbage collection tremendously since the plague era, which keeps the rat population down. I dont know about world wide, but it seems to be an ideal issue to address locally. Voice your concerns to your neighbors. If they feel as you, you all can form a neighborhood clean up group. Make sure theres no trash or garbage left around, keep vacant lots clean, etc. Besides making the neighborhood healthier, it will also make it prettier! (not that Jamaica needs any help being beautiful!)

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Does anyone have information of the increase in the rat population across the globe [View all] malaise Apr 2012 OP

I thought you meant cheney procreated Bluzmann57 Apr 2012 #1

LOL malaise Apr 2012 #2

Well, I do not know about rat population in the U.S. RebelOne Apr 2012 #3

Damn that's frightening malaise Apr 2012 #5

Don't you know anyone with a ferret or feral cat? FSogol Apr 2012 #7

we had a mouse or two roaming around the house Whisp Apr 2012 #8

It's a natural cycle Ezlivin Apr 2012 #4

LOL malaise Apr 2012 #6

Rats hate the smell of catnip so planting it around a house is a good way to snagglepuss Apr 2012 #9

I was in Manhattan last weekend, and saw a rat as big as a small cat. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2012 #10

I understand that the rat population (republicans) is shrinking demtenjeep Apr 2012 #11

I would think rat population would vary as the food suppy. HooptieWagon Apr 2012 #12