Marlborough deploys special traps to deal with rodents Posted on July 16, 2024 by Connor Johnson Community Advocate June 11, 2024 The city has deployed a new way of dealing with the rat problem. Smart boxes have been installed on public property in neighborhoods throughout the city. These are pesticide-free devices that can hold five to ten rodents. These boxes attract nearby rodents with specialized bait. Once the rodent is fully in the box, it is pushed up with an arm and electrocuted. The rodent is then pushed into the holding container. Read Article