Marty Markowitz Simply Not Winning The Rat War!

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Is Marty Camouflaging His Rat Problem?

Poor Marty Markowitz!
He can't seem to get rid of the rats that have taken up residence around Brooklyn Borough Hall.
Back in January of this year, I wrote about seeing big burrows in the surrounding planting areas. Obviously, steps had been taken by the city to exterminate the critters because bait stations had been places strategically against the building and the flower beds. But to no avail. The rats were here to stay.
A month later, Marty switched tactics in the rat war and a private enterprise was hired to eradicate the vermin. However, U.S. Exterminator, Inc. wasn't any more successful, judging by the huge tunnel openings that were clearly visible around Borough Hall. In April, the rodents were still happily residing there.
This week-end, I happened to walk to the main post office and guess what, dear Reader?
Yup, you guessed it! The rat population seems to be as healthy as ever. The Health Department is back in charge. Everywhere, fliers were taped on fences warning that the area was baited on September 10th.
But what's this? Instead of using those very recognizable black plastic boxes, the Health Department is now using bait stations that look like gray rocks. How fancy. Could this be an attempt by Marty to hide or camouflage the problem?
He isn't fooling this blogger... and I doubt he is fooling the rats. I am just amazed that it seems impossible to get a handle on this plague. But to be fair to our Borough President, this isn't only a Brooklyn problem. Just across the Brooklyn Bridge, Mayor Bloomberg is dealing with his own critters.

Related Reading:

Marty's Borough Hall Rats Doing Just Fine, Thank You!
Marty's Rats Still Going Strong And Playing In The Snow
Marty Switching Tactic In Fight Against Rats
Lots Of Rats At Brooklyn Borough Hall



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