September 23, 2024 |City of Lynn, City Services, Department of Public Health, Health & Wellness, News, Resources, Trash & recycling

Prevent Rodent Activity On Your Property

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The City of Lynn takes rodent control seriously and has programs and initiatives in place to curb rodent activity. But the city needs your help. This guide offers tips for preventing rodent activity on your own property and in your neighborhood.

For questions about the Rodent Abatement Program, call 781-598-4000 or email isdonline@lynnma.gov.
To report rodent sightings, go to lynnisdcomplaints.com

What you can do to help

1) Look for evidence

Look for evidence of things like burrow holes, droppings (especially near garbage), and holes or gnaw marks.

2) Clean up

Remove droppings and clean area. Rats use scent to communicate. Pet waste should be cleaned up. Get rid of clutter like piles of wood, newspapers, etc. Don’t store items against walls or on the ground. Control the growth of weeds and bushes.

4) Shut them out

Seal cracks and small holes with caulk or sealant. Fill burrows in the ground with tightly packed soil. Close door gaps with door sweeps. Put screens on vents and replace or repair damaged screens. Cover large holes with metal lathes and seal with mortar or cement.

5) Wipe them out

Have a bait box placed on your property and complete the waiver to allow for the servicing of said box. Communicate with the City regarding sightings so they can undertake control efforts and track rodent activity.

Did you know?

• Rats need only 1 oz. of food per day to survive.
• Rats can squeeze through cracks and holes as small as a 1⁄2 inch
• Rats come out at night. Use a flashlight to see where they’re going and then check for burrows during the daytime.
• Work with neighbors to clean up properties together so that the rats have nowhere to go

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Residents can call 781-586-8015 or email bsimms@lynnma.gov

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Public Health Department.