Amidst a growing rat problem and public debate over whether the Boston Rodent Action Plan (BRAP) is sufficient to mitigate vermin, local pest control specialists are seeing an uptick in calls city-wide.
John Bozarjian, of B&B Pest Control, says rats and mice have become the bulk of his work over the past decade. He recognizes that cities will always have rats, but that shorter, warmer winters, rapid urban development, and a housing market that does not lend itself to consistent care have caused rodent populations to boom.
He said most of his work comes from Dorchester and Allston-Brighton, with Southie and Jamaica Plain making up the second highest tier. The South End has also proven problematic. “It’s insane. Trash bags are just out there without a barrel. That’s just bananas. Any 10-year-old should know that you need to contain the trash,” he said…