Who Is Involved in Rodent Control?
In addition to its regulatory role, EPA works with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and various other state and local agencies on outreach to the public about rodent control and the risks rodents may pose. CDC protects health by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability, working closely with state and local health departments to provide public information. They are a rich source for information regarding rodent management. CDC also has a fact sheet for rodent control in disaster settings (PDF) (3 pp, 109K, about PDF) . While pest management begins with individuals, effective control is often community or locally based. Each state and locality has a unique system for pest management, including the prevention and treatment of rodents. To see what your state is doing to treat and prevent rodents, visit your state’s Department of Health Web site.
