Author: adempsey@thestar.ca (Amy Dempsey Raven)

Join Rat Academy in New York City as students embark on a Rat Safari, part of a city effort to combat rodent infestations. Led by renowned rat expert Bobby Corrigan, the students learn to identify Active Rodent Signs (ARS) in the city’s most infested areas. The stakes are high this year, with the presence of Donald Trump’s trial across the street adding tension to the atmosphere. Divided into groups, the students explore alleyways, parks, and subway stations, documenting their findings to showcase their rodent detective skills. Through encounters with burrows, waste bins, and abandoned areas, they uncover the intricate details…

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Join me on a rat-infested adventure through the streets of New York City as I attend Rat Academy, a three-day training program for aspiring rodent detectives. Led by renowned rat expert Bobby Corrigan, we embark on a Rat Safari to uncover Active Rodent Signs in the city’s most rat-infested areas. As we navigate alleyways, parks, and subway stations, we encounter fresh turds, greasy smudges, and sebum trails left behind by these pesky creatures. Despite high security due to a high-profile trial nearby, we document our findings and gain insights into rat behavior and prevention strategies. From nightly rat wars in…

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Rat Academy’s field trip day is in session with renowned rat expert Bobby Corrigan leading the charge. He prepares his students for an intense Rat Safari through New York City’s most infested areas as part of their training to combat rodent issues in urban settings. The hands-on experience involves identifying Active Rodent Signs and honing their detective skills to tackle the city’s rat problems effectively.As the group ventures out, they encounter various challenges in alleyways, parks, and subway stations, showcasing the extent of the rat issue in the city. Amidst their investigation, they face security concerns due to the ongoing…

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