Rodent Information

How We Can Work Together to Prevent Rodents

Rats have been a part of the Massachusetts ecosystem since the area was originally settled in the early 17th century. However, they are only present because of human activities, and thus it is possible to reduce their numbers by working together as a community to modify our habits.

It is our shared goal, both as a town and as a community, to work together to mitigate the population of rodents in Bellingham. The Board of Health encourages community members to band together in the prevention efforts by identifying and assisting with the maintenance of properties that may provide harborage to rodents.

Rats need three things to thrive, food, water, and shelter. The best way to prevent rats in your home/neighborhood is by making your house unattractive to rats by preventing access to these sources. Please see the Rodent Informational Flyer as well as the Alternative methods to control Rodent populations to view rodent prevention methods, and how to respond if you locate rats on or near your property.

Have you seen a rat in your neighborhood? Report a Rodent Sighting