Media Release - Town of Lincoln rebate program will assist with rodent removal from residential properties
Town of Lincoln rebate program will assist with rodent removal from residential properties
(Lincoln, ON - Sept. 29, 2020) - A new pilot rebate program will help Town of Lincoln residents cover the cost of removing rodents from outside their homes in urban areas.
The Residential Rodent Control Rebate Program will give residents 50 per cent (to a maximum of $200) toward the cost of a licensed Ontario exterminator to assist with the removal of rodents from the exterior of their residential property.
“As the Town has a large agricultural component, with many food and water sources, rodents are attracted to this area. The Town has been receiving increased complaints from residents regarding the sighting of rodents in urban areas. This rebate will help address residents’ concerns and mitigate the costs of removal, as well as provide enforcement staff with additional tools to seek compliance,” says Town of Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton.
To be eligible for a rebate, residents must submit a form to the Town and have the exterior of their property inspected by a Town by-law enforcement officer to determine if there are conditions that may cause rodents to nest, feed, drink or breed on the property. Should the officer discover any issues, the property owner must correct them prior to applying for the rodent rebate program. Once the property conforms to the prescribed standards, a resident may hire an exterminator.
The one-year pilot Residential Rodent Control Rebate Program is only available to residents living in the urban boundary, not businesses, for one-time participation annually. The program only includes exterior services.
“Town of Lincoln staff recognize the impact rodents can have on a property and identify that this is an area of concern. The rebate program will assist residents in lessening the impact of rodents on their property,” says Town of Lincoln Councillor Adam Russell. “Staff will continue to work with residents and other agencies to monitor and follow up on concerns. We can expect to see improvements through a combination of by-law enforcement, property owner lot maintenance and community cooperation.”
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For more information, please contact:
Matt Bruder
Associate Director of Planning & Development
Town of Lincoln
Direct: 905-563-2799 ext. 231
Tel: 905-563-8205
MBruder@lincoln.ca