What is the story behind Rat Island?
What is the story behind Rat Island? The name Rat Islands is the English translation of the name given to the islands by Captain Fyodor Petrovich Litke in 1827 when he visited the Aleutian Islands on a voyage around the world. The islands are named so because rats were accidentally introduced to Hawadax Island (formerly known as Rat Island) in about 1780.
How did they get rid of the rats on Rat Island?
Back in 2008, before the group decided to end the rats' Aleutian vacation once and for all, a team of scientists traveled to Hawadax Island, formerly known as Rat Island. They dropped poison pellets out of a helicopter all over the island. And they killed the entire rat population on that island.
How did NYC get rid of rats?
New York City officials have found a new effective way to kill rats. The strategy involves pumping carbon monoxide directly into the rat burrows. Some rat researchers say the city should focus on human behavior, including improving waste disposal.