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I am a bit concerned after seeing a large rodent (rat) in my neighborhood over the past month. It was in my backyard twice over the past month and last night crossing the street a few doors down from my house. I have never seen this type of rodent in my neighborhood over the past 50+ years that I have lived on this street. I am thinking that my neighbors are not being mindful with disposing the trash properly. Can anything be done?
8 Comments
City of Malden (Verified Official)
Bob B (Registered User)
It has been a terrible problem in the neighborhood from some time. I unfortunately had to hire a pest control service because the rats are using my yard as a passageway - burrowing everywhere! I Can no longer use my backyard for my garden and to entertain my grandchildren.
I know if two other neighbors who have personally hired pest services. We've contacted animal control (who told us to contact the Board of Health ) and the Board of Health.
Our neighborhood is infested with rats. I've lived in this neighborhood for over 60 years. Never, never have we had a problem like this before. I began noticing them about two years ago. At this point, it's the worst it's ever been…
Where are they coming from or where are they living? There are so many rats, I couldn't even begin to tell you. But I can tell you that there are uncared for dumpsters with no signs of pest control around them. Unfortunately we do have neighbors that just throw their loose trash out in their yard and we also have commercial area that has piled debris everywhere. So the rats are being well fed and they have a place they can call home.
Our councilor , Ryan O'Malley came by a few weeks back to take pictures.
Kevin Alkins (Animal Control Officer) (Verified Official)
Bob B (Registered User)
Janis (Registered User)
Janis (Registered User)
Malden 311 (Constituent Services Representative) (Verified Official)
Closed Christopher Webb (Director of Public Health) (Verified Official)