Rats on the rise in Toronto, say pest control companies

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Nancy Dover would like to sit by her pool and enjoy the last few days of nice weather.

But the Forest Hill resident said she cant, because of the rats.

Dover, 61, said shes seen at least six rats in her backyard, and rats have been reportedly spotted all over the affluent neighbourhood.

If I hear something, or if I feel something Im at the edge of my nerves, she told the Star.

Pest control companies say Dovers situation is becoming increasingly common, as Torontos rat population is on the rise.

Daniel Mackie, technical services director of Greenleaf Pest Control, said rat calls have increased 10 to 15 per cent every year for the past five years, particularly for residential areas that have historically been almost rat free.

Mackie said Torontos green movement may be to blame, although he stressed the growing rat population is probably caused by several factors.

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Rats on the rise in Toronto, say pest control companies