New York City has taken a novel approach in its ongoing struggle against its rat population by approving pilot programs to implement rat contraceptives. This decision, made by the city council, marks a potential shift in strategy in the long-standing battle between New Yorkers and their most unwelcome neighbors. The recent vote allows for the introduction of ContraPest, a rodent birth control method, which will be distributed in specially designed containers to encourage rats to consume it. These pilot programs are set to launch in the coming months, aiming to address the city's growing rodent issue in a more innovative way.