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Rat
Identify: Rats in or Around Sewers or
Droppings are typically the easiest way to
identify a rat problem. Mouse droppings
Public Property:
City of Eugene Public Works:
Prevention
& Control
are smaller, like black grains of rice. 541-682-4800
You may also see rats, hear rat squeaking
as well as hissing and chattering, or find Rats on Private Property
chewed-up material. Outside, there may (Residential or Non-Food):
be burrows or runways.
City of Eugene Code Compliance: Your Guide to maintaining
541-682-5819 a rat-free property.
How to Get Rid of Rodents
1. Remove sources of food and shelter. At or Near a Food-Related
2. Prevent access to your home. Business or Institution:
3. Remove excess debris from your yard. Lane County Public Health:
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4. Keep compost enclosed in a bin with
a tight-fitting lid.
Concerns About Unsafe or
5. Contain chicken and animal food in Unsanitary Conditions in an
rat-proof containers.
Urban Campsite:
6. Sweep and contain or dispose of
On Private Property:
uneaten feed after meals.
City of Eugene Code Compliance:
7. Eliminate rodents through trapping 541-682-5819
or professional help. or email codecompliance@ci.eugene.or.us
Warning: Use of poison is not
On Public Property:
recommended and should be
City of Eugene Public Works:
Rat prevention and control is
regarded as a last resort tactic. important in order to prevent:
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Poison can harm or kill humans, pets,
birds, and other animals, as well as • Public health risk
our environment.
• Damage to property
Cleaning Up After Rodents Information from the CDC: • Rapid rodent overpopulation
Always take precautions to protect www.cdc.gov/rodents/index.html
yourself from the potential of infectious
disease. Wear gloves, clean surfaces
with disinfectant, and follow all labeled
instructions.
For more detailed information, go to:
www.eugene-or.gov/rats
More Info
TIP
Use the decision-maker www.eugene-or.gov/rats
flowchart on the back if
you see rats.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE SIGNS OF RATS IN EUGENE?
USE THIS DECISION TOOL TO HELP YOU DECIDE
Rat Poison
If the problem persists
Use poison as a last resort. Use or
consult professionals trained in
the use of poisons. Always secure
in bait boxes. Improper use of rat
Call exterminator poison can harm or kill humans,
pets, birds, and other animals. Be
wary of false and misleading
statements on products claiming
they are environmentally safe and
pet friendly.
Warning!