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Fucking long article can be summarised to a single paragraph of useful info. What a waste of time. This is why it’s increasingly difficult to read mainstream media editorials…

There are many possible reasons for this. Niall Gallagher, technical manager at the BPCA, says our growing appetite for fast food (bins are overflowing with fast food waste), the fact some councils collect rubbish less frequently, as well as road and building works disturbing the sewer network, all contribute.

But there is evidence that rising temperatures might also be at play.

Land is disappearing like crazy, and we’re putting up buildings so we reduce their [rats] habitat in the wild

rats can start breeding after nine weeks, meaning two rats can potentially create more than 1,000 offspring in a single year.

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finitebanjo@piefed.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
I think AI is probably responsible for the longer articles, tbh.

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Reverendender@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Rats love cocaine. They will stop eating just to get more cocaine. Have they thought of trying cocaine?

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- Apocalypteroid@feddit.uk ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  That’s an expensive way to bait a trap, and you’ll end up just catching bankers
  
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  - Reverendender@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    I’m not seeing a problem here
    
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Korhaka@sopuli.xyz ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Aren’t modern wheely bins pretty rat resistant compared to the old days of a plastic bag by the road?

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- bassad@jlai.lu ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Most of bins here are plastic bags since long yearsbecause of terrorism treat.
  
  So sometimes you see a balancing bin, then an inhabitant with his 3-4 brothers and sisters jump out
  
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tetris11@feddit.uk ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
I have a fox grazing spot at the back of my garden. Whilst they are pests, I have not seen a rat or a mouse in years.

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