Cambridge, MA addresses ongoing rat control issues with Anticimex SMART Box and SMART Pipe pilot

Cambridge, MA SMART Box SMART Pipe Rat Control Pilot

Planning

City council members approved a pilot of the technology led by the City Manager and the Public Works team. Above-ground SMART Boxes activate electric shocks based on body heat and store exterminated rats for collection by contractors. The SMART Pipe uses a similar mechanism to keep rats from moving through underground sewers. This project builds on existing mitigation efforts like smart bins and free inspections for a comprehensive pest control system.

Environmental Services Smart City Public Works Pilot / POC

Cambridge, MA

Municipality in Massachusetts

United States

Links

POR 2022 #38 That the City Manager is requested to consult with the Department of Public Works to introduce the SMART Box rodent control system in Cambridge. - Cambridge City, MA

Newsworthy

With no sign of relief from years of rat problems, Cambridge wants to deploy 'Smart Box' zappers - Cambridge Day

A council order Monday on Cambridge’s somehow still “growing rodent problem” called for introduction of the same “Smart Box” rat-catchers that Somerville is testing to lure rats inside and electrocute them. More anti-rat measures are coming this spring and awaiting investigation or reports back.

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