Peel Subsidy Program for Residential Rat Control Extended

The regional council of Peel, Ontario, extended a subsidy program for residential rat control through Nov. 30, 2022.  The pilot program is designed to help residents defray the cost to improve rat issues on the exterior of their properties. Interior rat-related issues are not eligible for the subsidy.

Eligible residents will be reimbursed for 50 percent of the cost of hiring an approved pest control vendor up to a maximum of $200 per calendar year per residential Peel address.

To be eligible, residents must have cleared their properties of issues contributing to rodent problems. This includes removing junk piles, overgrown vegetation, pet waste, bird feeders and compost piles. Residents must have proof of hiring an approved pest control vendor for services provided between March 22, 2021, and Nov. 30, 2022. They must complete the application form and submit required supporting documentation.

Businesses, institutions, apartments and apartment-style condominiums are not eligible for the subsidy pilot program.

According to the Mississauga News, council staff in April proposed replacing the underutilized program with an education program on rat prevention. Feedback from the public, however, urged the council to promote the program better and extend its run date.