Overpopulation

• Longueuil deer cull triggers protest

  This week, Longueuil announced it would kill 17 deer because the overpopulation is damaging the park's biodiversity.

  Environment

  Nov 14, 2020
  
• City of Regina suspending pilot project that traps and euthanizes rabbits

  Wildlife biologist John Polson said trapping jackrabbits is not done in other cities, including Saskatoon.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2019
  
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• City of Regina trapping and euthanizing rabbits to control population

  A growing rabbit population has led to a rabbit control pilot program in the City of Regina, which includes trapping and euthanizing.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2019
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• Breakfast Buzz: Is it OK to thin pest populations with birth control?

  A U.S. town is dealing with pigeon droppings by putting the birds on birth control. Do you think it's acceptable to use contraceptives as pest control?

  May 24, 2016
• Overpopulation has Wisconsin town putting pigeons on the pill

  Feeding stations atop downtown buildings include a contraceptive feed. It's aimed at lowering reproduction in the birds that leave droppings on sidewalks, awnings and park benches.

  World

  May 20, 2016