Tag: Rats

City’s 311 getting two rat complaints a day, but Green Bin system reducing infestations

Why was there a rat infestation in Point Grey in 2014? City inspectors can’t say exactly, but concluded most other infestations that year were due to negligent businesses, landlords or neighbours. The details on the city’s rat problems were… Read More

With public concern rising about disease, property damage, is it time to step up the war on rats?

With public concern on the upswing about sudden spikes in Vancouver’s rat population, I’ll be asking city staff next week to update council as soon as possible on the city’s rat suppression programs. Rats aren’t new to Vancouver and… Read More