Chicago Rat Academy Workshop 2: Taking the ick out of rat control

There are several ways to control rats in urban gardens that do not inadvertantly harm other wildlife. These methods generally work best in conjunction, and certain strategies may be better suited to your garden. This workshop is the second in the Chicago Rat Academy series and will walk you through various rat control tactics, such as simple sanitation practices, trapping, and burrow fumigation.

In Part 1, learn how to balance leaving resources for pollinators while preventing rats. In Part 2, learn about the different abatement methods you can practice in your community garden with live demonstrations. In Part 3, take what you've learned and plan to create a rat control program for your garden.

Name: Chicago Rat Academy Workshop 2: Taking the ick out of rat control

Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2026

Time: 10:30AM - 1:00PM CST

Location: Frankie Machine Community Garden, 1800 W Haddon Ave, Chicago IL 60622

Registration required. Light refreshments will be provided. Street parking available, but may be limited.

Info: Diving deeper into applying sanitation practices, monitoring for rats, trapping, and burrow fumigation

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