The best preventative method for roof rat control is preventing access to food and harborage to permanently reduce the rat population. Our technicians will inspect the property and make suggestions on the "rat-proofing" that need to be completed prior to setting a bait station. Suggestions may consist of storing pet food in a galvanized can if stored outside, harvesting fruits on the fruit trees, patching entrance holes with the proper materials, ensuring the shrubberies are thinned, etc. Once the recommended "rat-proofing" is complete a technician will place a bait station on the property.
The bait station will be baited with Bromethalin, a neurotoxicant, which affects the central nervous system of the rats when ingested. The bait station will be deployed on the property until the rat activities cease.
The District is not involved in the control of mice, squirrels, gophers, or other rodents. If homeowners require control of these pests, private pest control companies should be contacted
Kern Mosquito & Vector Control District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Kern Mosquito & Vector Control District
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Kern Mosquito & Vector Control District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
Kern Mosquito & Vector Control District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
