NYC rodents evolving resistance to pesticides and learning to avoid traps, study finds
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Katherine Donlevy
Summary
A study published this month reveals that rodents in New York City are evolving to outsmart human pest control methods. House mice are developing genetic mutations that make them immune to common household pesticides, while rats are learning to avoid and escape deadly traps. The research highlights how urban rodents are adapting to human strategies, forcing scientists and pest control experts to develop new approaches to manage the growing problem.
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