What We Do

When an Orange County Vector Control District Inspector comes out to a residence for a rodent service request, the Inspector will assess the situation to see what is the best way to handle the rodent problem.  Every house and every situation is different and needs to be treated as such.  Some measures that might work in your neighbor’s yard will not necessarily work in your yard. 

When the Inspector comes to your house he/ she will tour around your house and yard to point out potential attractants to rodents as well as potential sites where they could be entering structures.  Depending on the situation, removal of these attractants may be all a homeowner needs to do to take care of the rodent problem. 

Chemical Control

*** Follow all label directions and precautions when using any pesticide ***

Most rodenticides presently available for rat control are anticoagulant formulations that require several consecutive feedings to reach a lethal level in the rat’s blood.  Anticoagulants rodenticides currently are being used by the District as part of its ongoing roof rat control program.  If the homeowner wishes to purchase rodenticides, commercial brands are available at farm supply stores, nurseries, and hardware stores.

An Orange County Vector Control District Inspector can advise the homeowner on trap placement, bait choice and effectiveness, and other rat control information upon request.

Should the homeowner wish to seek the advice and assistance of a licensed pest control operator, the classified section of the telephone directory may be consulted under the heading “Pest Control.”