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Rodents and pests seem to thrive in densely populated areas as opposed to less densely populated ones. Using New York State as an example, it is easier to come by pests in Ozone Park (Queens), than it is to find them in Cazenovia town in the same state. Population is perhaps the most cogent factor differentiating these two locales.
Societies blossom with dense population. Ideas flourish and take on new life. Creativity finds its best environment when there is a diverse group of people living in proximity. As a popular city with tons of housing for dense populations, New York city houses millions of people. There are 2.4 million people living in Queens: with about 50 to 200 thousand of them in the Ozone Park area. In Cazenovia, there are less then 7,000 people in the area.
Take a quick look on the maps in search engines, and one thing becomes clear — trees, grass and nature can be found in abundance in the rural Upstate town. By the same token, a quick glance at the Big Apple proper, and it is obvious that roughly every square inch is used for one form of human utility or another. Natural homes for wildlife is none-existent. As such any such animal has to find a way to inhabit urban settings.
By default, wildlife thrives in their own natural environment; this is the norm for these species in rural areas. As they inhabit their known homes, there is no need for competition or adaptation to unfamiliar environment. In big cities, there are almost no natural wildlife present. Those that can be found are usually pests. They have had to adapt to unnatural environments and survive. These creatures are hardened by their very existence in hostile living conditions. Could this be a reason why they are so hard to eliminate?
Dense human population gave rise to tall buildings, for obvious housing and economic reasons. These towers, in turn, made it difficult to access certain areas of a building — with little to no space between housing units. Areas too confined and inconvenient for humans to reach, make perfect homes for pests. Having shelter taken care of, rodents, like mice, rats and raccoons seek out food when it is safe enough for them to come out.
Human activity reduces drastically during the night. In addition to that, we place our garbage cans outside. Hungry rodents, fewer humans outside, and free food, form a perfect combination, (the stars are in precise alignment), for pests to come out. Night time is the most prominent period to sight pest rodents, both inside and outside a house or an apartment.
To find these nocturnal animals at other times is rare. Organisms tend to self preserve. And these are no different. They would do all they can to avoid human contact; well, except for the mafia-rats of Queens, NY. They may confront you over a slice of pizza by the garbage can. You would think they pay premium rent with the way they strut. Some vermin seem to be trained in martial arts. Unless one can handle rodents or is highly trained, it is wise to leave them alone.
Our rabid development in the yesteryears did not take into account that we may inadvertently be creating fertile breeding grounds for our very own nemesis — pests. Having created such a dilemma, we came up with an industry (Pest Control), to solve it. Now that their presence is felt, is there anything that can be done? Yes and No.
No, there is no way to absolutely eradicate all wildlife pests, due to the fact that there are almost countless places where mice, rats, raccoons and the like can hide. Most people in high population cities have no access to the sewer system, the nooks, corners and crannies which are about impossible to reach. Space in the ceiling and in walls are easily accessible to these creatures. On top of all that, we supply food for them with our trash. If we do manage to get rid of all the small animal pests in a building or neighborhood, others may come from nearby buildings.
Yes, there is something that can be done in one’s own unit. Be aware that an individual’s solution would, probably, not extend to neighbors and other units. An exterminator can help to fumigate with pesticides and set traps. Also, upon consultation, one may be able to deny access to these vermin. The more well-thought-out a building is, the better control one may have. In buildings, generally, there are far more opportunities to breed safely than not. Pest control in one’s own unit is a good start.
For communities, being more organized helps to keep things clear of clutter; thus denying rodents places to hide. Pest invested places tend to be untidy — keep things tidy. After the trash collector comes, stow away the bins and clean up the area. It frequently happens that trash litters the streets after the garbage truck goes through an area. It can be quite inconvenient, but picking up that trash make pests less likely to come for perceived food leftovers. At home, develop the habit of cleaning up after the last meal of the day. Leave nothing enticing to pests in the open.
Ultimately, there is no single solution to wildlife pests and rodents in high density cities. It is unlikely that they will be terminated in the near future either. On the other hand, some guidelines may help in keeping those guests at bay. Pest control is one way to keep the critter numbers in check.
Guest Post by Moye
