Mice, rats, roaches: Keeping pests at bay an ongoing challenge for Montreal hospitals | CBC News
CBC Montreal04.14.2025
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Résumé
Montreal hospitals are facing a challenge with pest infestations, including bedbugs and cockroaches. These issues are reported by patients, visitors, and staff, raising health and cleanliness concerns. A union official representing hospital workers described the problem as persistent across several facilities, prompting calls for more effective pest control measures. The health authority is aware of the issue and is reportedly working on addressing it, although the underlying causes and solutions remain unclear.