Rodents

Rodents

Report any rodent activity to the Board of Health 508-979-4023 ext. 9121 or boh@fairhaven-ma.gov
Public property is maintained by the Board of Health in conjunction with a licensed exterminator.
Private property is the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain and contact a licensed exterminator for assistance. It is best to have all neighbors affected work together to eradicate the rodents.

Helpful Tips:

Eliminate available food and water from the property that can be used by rodents.
Keep yard clear of debris that rodents can burrow in
Keep dumpsters and trash bins secure and clean
Maintain compost bins and piles
Seal any holes to keep rodents out

Additional Information:

https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/pets/wildlife/rodent-control.html

https://www.epa.gov/rodenticides/identify-and-prevent-rodent-infestations

rodents

Picture courtesy of CDC https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/ehs/docs/pictorial_keys/rodents.pdf