Sharraxaadda

I have lived in this neighborhood since 1981 and have NEVER seen RATS until the last 1-2 years. I have spent a fortune (on a limited SSI income) on bait and covered trash containers. They are chewing through the bottoms of heavy duty (very expensive) trash barrels. What is the City of Malden doing to assist? Are there special trash receptacles available? Baiting? PLEASE HELP!!! This is disgusting...…...