In this video, Dr. Kaylee Byers unveils how these urban dwellers impact not only our health but also our mental well-being, with surprising insights from global rat research projects.
In this video, Dr. Chelsea Himsworth reveals why the 'war on rats' is tougher than rocket science and explores new strategies to tackle this 'wicked problem' in our cities.
In this video, Dr. Jonathan Richardson dives into the hidden dynamics behind urban rat growth, revealing how control efforts often backfire and exploring cutting-edge strategies for a more effective long-term approach.
In this video, Dr. Maureen Murray speaks to the unintended ecological consequences of anticoagulant rodenticides, showing how they harm a surprising array of wildlife—and why we need smarter, sustainable rat control solutions.
In this video, Dr. Bobby Corrigan explains how remote rat sensors are transforming public health efforts by tracking rats 24/7, helping cities act before infestations spiral out of control—it's a game-changer in urban pest management.
In this video, Caroline Bragdon talks about the data-driven strategies used to predict rat hotspots, helping the city allocate resources effectively and engage communities in the battle to keep neighborhoods rat-free.
Attendees of the inaugural National Urban Rat Summit gathered for a photo.
New York State Integrated Pest Management’s Jody Gangloff- Kaufmann, Ph.D., (right) and Matt Frye, Ph.D. (left), pose with New York City Rat Czar Kathy Corradi and world-renowned rodentologist, Bobby Corrigan, Ph.D..
Summit presenters Maureen Murray, Ph.D., of the Lincoln Park Zoo Urban Wildlife Institute; Kaylee Byers, Ph.D., of Simon Fraser University; Chelsea Himsworth, DVM of the University of British Columbia; and Rodentologist Bobby Corrigan, Ph.D.
Participants listen to a presentation from Kaylee Byers, Ph.D., during day two of the National Urban Rat Summit.
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