Pest Control
The municipality appoints a Pest Control Officer each year to keep rat infestation in check. The Pest control Officer is hired by contract to conduct two tours of the entire municipality each year one in early spring and in the fall.
Please Contact us for pest related issues and we will have our Pest Control Officer contact you.
STRYCHNINE TRAINING REQUIREMENT
The Province has introduced a new program for the purchase and use of strychnine for rodent control.
Training is REQUIRED to purchase strychnine
Training Dates:
May 4 to August 1, 2026
All farmers and producers must complete the required training during this period in order to be eligible to purchase strychnine.
What this means:
• You must be trained and certified before purchasing
• Proof of certification will be required at the time of sale
For our office:
• We are not permitted to sell strychnine to anyone who has not completed the required training
• Certification must be verified before purchase
How to register:
Please follow the link below for full instructions and to sign up for training:
https://sarm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-Strychnine-Stewardship-Training-Registration-Guide.pdf
If you intend to use strychnine this season, it is essential that you complete the training within the available dates.