The rat problem is extremely serious. Where is the Vector Control section of the Department of Health (it used to be a section to be proud of). As I drove down to SAL in Southampton the other day I saw quite a few run across the road towards the quarry. Maybe the operators should be spending time trapping instead of sitting in their vans in Vista spots during the day. You can’t drive at night without seeing the rats scurrying across the streets. We are far too small for us to be overrun by the plants and the rats. Bring back some owls!!!!

These folks need to do better and be far more proactive.

Just my thoughts……….

secondly, on recent occasions i have seen rats running over trash awaiting collection – on a main road and frolicking in the open grass at the Arboretum. this cannot be safe for children and people who sit and play on the grass. is this pest on the DENR radar?

The pet industry in the US is responsible for lionfish, snakes and other unwanted animals and they still have shows such as “Tanked” that promote this trade in so called exotic species.

I put a lot of time into trying to secure my borders but it never ends.

Hint! Turn onto Grape Bay Drive from South Road. at the Railway Trail stop. Look down to the right. That is your area of concern. Deal with it!

This area has been in trouble for years and the new DENR knows it. Why should this all of a sudden be newsworthy? If they were in the least bit proactive they would have already dealt with the problem. Obviously, it’s not such a big deal for the government but it does get a little media coverage.