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“Is the solution to DC’s rat problem… foxes??”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: When my wife finally let’s me run for City Council HIGH on my platform will be ensuring the abundance of Foxes, Hawks, Eagles, and of course Black Rat Snakes. Also, please remember to vote for current candidates – you should have (or will soon) received your primary ballot in the mail.

“Dear PoPville,

Spotted on Columbia Road and 16th Street, NW at 11:45pm earlier tonight (Wednesday):

A fox returning to pick up what looks like a dead rat after being scared off by a passing pedestrian. (more…)

“Are there other ideas for curbing the infestation without creating health (dog and human) problems?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Last week, several residents (in Adams Morgan) were woken up in the wee hours by a ferocious commotion: dog/owner rat patrol. You have likely read in the Washington Post about this group in Adams Morgan that goes out at night as a cadre and siccs their dogs on the local rats. As an idea it seems useful, but in reality it is a frightening event that is neither good for the dogs, nor useful for the residents. (more…)

“Legislation to Install Rodent-Resistant Trash Containers Through Capital Projects”

By Prince Of Petworth

Either we release WAY MORE hawks or…

From the office of Councilmember Christina Henderson:

“Yesterday, Councilmember Christina Henderson introduced the Public Trash and Recycling Container Budgeting Act of 2026. This bill would require proactive budgeting for replacing public trash and recycling containers around the District by including the cost of modernizing trash containers in future capital projects.

“We need a different strategy when it comes to waste collection in our public spaces. Between overflowing containers due to infrequent collection and the current design of our containers – which does nothing to deter rodents or illegal dumping – our public waste problem is quickly becoming a public health problem,” stated Councilmember Henderson.

Currently, the District’s standard container is called a Victor Stanley SD 42 which does not have a lid or rodent resistant liner. (more…)

Today* in Hawks*** around Town – Got One

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Marc for sending from Park View:

“it’s first time i’ve seen any raptor this close and for so long. It sat on that post for about 5 minutes before flying off for a nosh.”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Today* in Hawks*** around Town – Doing Their Bit to tackle the rats

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Mark for sending: “Spotted this guy in Columbia Heights. Circle of life continues despite the snow.”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Not all is Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, “Even the rats have had enough.” and while we’re on the subject, “Rat Facilitators” in NoMa?!

By Prince Of Petworth


3200 block of Mt Pleasant Street, NW

M Bachand shares with us from Mount Pleasant: “Even the rats have had enough.”

To get the unpleasant out in one post…

“Dear PoPville,

Wondering if you have any insight into this crazy situation we are having on our block in NoMa.

It looks like someone, likely a neighbor, is actively trying to get more rats on the block. As in not just being sloppy, but going out of their way to go into other peoples’ trash cans, rip open their garbage bags, and throw the garbage on the ground. (more…)

Speaking of.. “DC rat problems”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Are you aware of anyone who has approached the Mayor’s office or their councilmember to request their plans for addressing DC’s pervasive, city-wide rat problem? Have condo associations or neighborhoods found successful ways to minimize the public health, property damage, and nuisance caused by these rats? It was disappointing to see (more…)

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