Rat Problem

• Orkin Canada releases annual list of B.C.’s ‘rattiest’ cities

  The pest control company released its annual index of rat and mouse treatments it performed from Aug. 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2023
  
• ‘Cannibal’ rats: CDC warns against hungry, aggressive city vermin

  Rats are being pushed to cannibalism, turf battles and infanticide because restaurant waste has died up during coronavirus lockdowns.

  Trending

  May 26, 2020
  
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• Vernon driver captures video of rat under his vehicle hood

  "They are just taking over the Okanagan from what I'm seeing," said Peter Sidorczuk who operates Guardian Pest Control.

  Dec 11, 2019
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• Why NDG’s rat problem may be difficult to eradicate

  After rats were discovered in a mound in NDG, plans to get rid of them were launched -- but it could prove a difficult proposition.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2018
• Moncton homeowners with rats infestations may get help from the city

  Residents in a north Moncton neighbourhood are asking why the city is not taking more action to control an infestation of rats.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2017
• ‘Ratzilla is taking over my yard’ says Moncton resident calling on city to evict pesky rats

  Kimberly Gaudet says a rat twice the size her dog has taken over her back yard. It's so big she calls it "Ratzilla."

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2017
• Rats for sale: Dartmouth man wants help removing rodents from neighbourhood

  The city says they can't force rat removal from private property but they have ordered a clean-up of derelict vehicles from the Trinity Avenue property.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2017
• Halifax considers specialized rat team as rodent population explodes

  Halifax has an increasingly visible rat problem, and is considering a specialized team to launch a counter-attack.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2017
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• Rent strike? Halifax public housing residents decry maintenance issues

  The idea is to try to force the Nova Scotia Housing Authority to take care of the existing maintenance issues.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2016
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• Pest control scurries to keep up with rats during early Halifax spring

  Pest control companies are busy lately with calls for rats and mice in the city.

  Environment

  Mar 2, 2016