Rodent Control

Rodent Control That Works

Public health, clean streets, and real accountability

Rodents are not just a nuisance. They are a public health risk and a clear sign that our systems — waste management, infrastructure, and code enforcement — are falling short. Ward 5 residents deserve a cleaner, smarter, and more proactive approach that goes beyond complaints and gets results.

Rats are a solvable problem. But it takes data, tools, and real follow-through to fix it.

A Five-Part War Plan

1. Go Where the Rats Are
We will use 311 complaints, inspection records, and seasonal trends to create live heat maps and identify infestation hotspots. That means we are not guessing — we are using evidence to target the worst areas and intervene fast.

2. Use Modern Tools, Not Just More Poison
It is time to upgrade our approach. I will invest in smarter solutions including tamper-resistant bait boxes with remote monitoring, Terad3 rodenticides, contraceptive baits for high-infestation areas, dry ice treatments in public parks, and drainage improvements to eliminate underground nesting sites.

3. Clean Up the Root Causes
Rodents go where the trash is. I will replace open public trash cans with sealed solar compactors, require rat-proof bins for large buildings and restaurants, enforce tighter waste pickup schedules for food businesses, and install underground barriers in parks and green spaces to stop burrowing.

4. Empower Residents to Fight Back
No resident should feel powerless. I will launch free rat prevention kits for seniors and low-income households, train Block Captains to report early signs of infestation, organize neighborhood workshops with real incentives, and launch a mobile-friendly tracking tool to make it easier to report and follow up.

5. Keep the Pressure On
This cannot be a one-year effort. I will fight for permanent funding by establishing dedicated city budget lines, pursuing grants, and levying fines on negligent landlords and commercial property owners who fail to maintain rodent-resistant properties. Rat control should not rise and fall with election cycles.

Rodent control is not about fear. It is about focus. Let’s clean up our streets, protect our health, and get serious about solving a problem that has gone ignored for too long.