Publication from the UC Vertebrate Pest Conference
WISDOM Good Works presented at the Vertebrate Pest Conference sponsored by University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, on March 13, 2024.
Coastal Breeze Covers Pilot Program in Marco Island, FL
WISDOM Good Works was recently featured in Coastal Breeze News for its groundbreaking pilot program at Mackle Park, where non-toxic rodent control methods are being tested. The article highlights the collaboration with Audubon of the Western Everglades and the City of Marco Island, showcasing the community’s efforts to protect local wildlife while reducing harmful rodenticides.
7 News Boston Highlights WISDOM’s Success in Rodent Control Pilot
WISDOM Good Works was recently featured in News 7 Boston for its role in a successful rodent management pilot in Jamaica Plain, which has reduced the local rat population by 60% using Good Bites, our non-toxic contraceptive pellets.
Jamaica Plain Gazette Article
A rodent control pilot using rat fertility control products is being conducted on Cranston and Sheridan Streets by WISDOM Good Works, a non-profit group focused on humane animal population control, and has yielded results that could lead to this strategy potentially helping other areas in the future.
Boston Globe Highlights Jamaica Plain Pilot Program
The pilot program, which is entirely funded by WISDOM Good Works, has the support of the city council and various city agencies with the hope to be able to expand and support the efforts of the Mayor’s Rodent Action Plan.
Fox 5 New York Article
New York City is tackling its rat problem with a new bill introduced by City Council Member Shaun Abreu, using contraceptive bait to humanely control the rat population by blocking reproduction. This innovative, non-lethal approach, championed by Dr. Loretta Mayer, provides a sustainable solution to the city’s long-standing rat issues.
Dr. Loretta Mayer Interviewed by The New York Times
A new City Council bill would deploy contraceptives in hopes of reducing the rat population and protecting wildlife, like Flaco the owl, from being poisoned.
Dr. Loretta Mayer Interviewed by KJZZ
KJZZ highlights Dr. Loretta Mayer of WISDOM Good Works and her innovative approach to controlling rat infestations by focusing on fertility control instead of traditional poisons. This method, discovered accidentally, aims to reduce rat populations with fewer unintended consequences.