Indonesia Releases Snakes into Rice Fields to Control Rat Population, Raising Questions of Effectiveness and Farmer Safety
In Indramayu, West Java, Indonesia, 200 non-venomous snakes were released into rice fields as a measure against rat infestations. The initiative aims to restore the ecosystem and provide a safer pest control method, but its effectiveness and impact on farmers are being questioned.
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