City Launches Attack on Eastern Market Metro Rat Infestation

Results of ANC6B Initiative Against Eastern Market Rat Population

City Contractors Remove Rat Friendly Habitats on Metro Plaza – June 12, 2014

City Launches Attack on Eastern Metro Rat Infestation

Responds to Pressure from ANC6B, Residents, and Capitol Hill BID

by Larry Janezich

Responding to a coordinated effort by city agencies organized by ANC6B, the city last week began a major effort aimed at abatement of the rat population infesting Eastern Market Metro Plaza.  Above, contractors hired by DC Department of Transportation eliminate rat-friendly habitats in the planting areas around the Metro.  The Department of Health will follow up with inspections and baiting of the area.  CHC reported on the initiative taken by Commissioners Pate, Frishberg, and Oldenburg last February.  Details of the plan can be found on that post here:  http://bit.ly/1aHa3T8

More on the rat problem here:  http://bit.ly/Qi20my