Rats and mice (see below) have been associated with people for hundreds of years. They live on our food and waste products and inhabit our buildings. Rodents can cause serious damage to structures, equipment, furniture and utilities.
In addition to causing damage to our surroundings, rodents have the potential to spread a wide variety of diseases, including; Leptospirosis, Trichinosis, Hantavirus, Rickettsial diseases, and bacterial food poisoning to name a few.
The District’s mission is to protect residents from mosquitoes and other vectors that transmit disease. Public education is an important element in the success of combating diseases such as West Nile virus, Lyme disease, and Hantavirus.