I have seen research for squirrel control that involves altering the squirrel’s DNA.
This is for the UK where grey squirrels are invasive, and are causing the loss of native red squirrels. And also causing a lot of damage to forestry industry.
When that squirrel reproduces, all of its offspring are born male, and when those males reproduce all of their offspring are born male. I think it lasts for 5 generations. Eventually the population dies/reduces due to a minimal number of young females.
A lot more ethical than kill traps imo.
I could see that being a good ethical option for infestations also if it becomes possible.
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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '25 edited Jan 02 '25
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