Varna rodent control schedule 2026: dates for each district
Rodent baiting in Varna runs 2 November – 31 December 2026 in 11,339 sewer shafts and 616 decares of ravines. Dates by district, weather permitting.
Varna Municipality will bait for rats and mice from 2 November to 31 December 2026, district by district. According to its announcement of 19 October, the work covers underpasses, 11,339 sewer shafts and 616 decares of ravines, and every date depends on the weather.
When is rodent baiting in each district?
The schedule below is from the city’s press release, which BTA also ran. Shaft counts are the city’s own figures.
| Dates (2026) | District / area | Shafts |
|---|---|---|
| 2–6 Nov | Vladislav Varnenchik (centre and Kaysieva Gradina) | 1,857 |
| 9–11 Nov | Asparuhovo (centre) | 818 |
| 12–13 Nov | Galata (Asparuhovo district) | 202 |
| 16–20 Nov | Odesos | 2,295 |
| 23–24 Nov | Primorski | 504 |
| 25–27 Nov | Prostor | 1,237 |
| 30 Nov – 2 Dec | Chayka | 863 |
| 3–7 Dec | Mladost 1 and Mladost 2 | 1,337 |
| 8–11 Dec | Troshevo, Sv. Ivan Rilski and the Western Industrial Zone | 1,430 |
| 14–17 Dec | Vazrazhdane | 662 |
| 18–23 Dec | Villages of Topoli, Kamenar and Zvezditsa | 134 (+5 decares of ravines in Topoli) |
| 29–31 Dec | Ravines in Mladost, Primorski, Vladislav Varnenchik and Asparuhovo | 611 decares |
Can the dates change?
Yes. The city works in stages and adapts to the weather and the ground, so a stage may move by a few days. For the latest city news, check our city notices dashboard.
Who does it and what bait is used?
The work is done by the municipal enterprise “Disinfection, Disinsection and Deratization”. According to the release, it uses anticoagulant rodenticides that have a sanitary permit for sale and a safety data sheet. The bait goes into sewer shafts, rodent burrows or special bait boxes, following the rules for safe use of biocides.
How can I keep pets and children safe?
The announcement contains no advice for pet owners or parents. The following is general caution, not official guidance:
- Keep dogs on a lead near shafts, ravines and bait boxes during your area’s dates, and don’t let them sniff or dig around them.
- Tell children not to touch bait boxes or anything placed in shafts.
- If you think a pet has eaten bait, go to a vet straight away and say it may be an anticoagulant rodenticide.
- In an emergency involving a person, call 112. Our page on hospitals and emergency care in Varna lists where to go.
What it means for Varna
The release names no road closures and asks nothing of residents, so for most people daily life goes on as usual. Dog walkers in the ravines and green strips of Mladost, Primorski, Vladislav Varnenchik and Asparuhovo should take extra care at the end of December. For other everyday tips, see everyday essentials in Varna.
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Frequently asked questions
When is rodent control in my district of Varna?
It starts in Vladislav Varnenchik on 2–6 November and moves through Asparuhovo, Odesos, Primorski and Mladost to the villages on 18–23 December. Ravines are treated on 29–31 December. See the table for your area.
Can the dates change?
Yes. The municipality says the work is done in suitable weather and adapted to conditions at each site, so a stage can shift by a few days.
Which poison is used?
According to Varna Municipality, anticoagulant rodenticides with a sanitary permit and a safety data sheet, placed in sewer shafts, burrows or special bait boxes.
What should I do with my dog or children?
The announcement gives no specific advice. As general caution, keep pets and children away from bait boxes and open shafts, and see a vet straight away if you think an animal ate bait.
