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Watertown health department outlines expanded rodent‑control plan and enforcement steps
Summary
The Health Department updated the council on an expanded rodent‑control plan that emphasizes integrated pest management, new dumpster regulations (effective July 1, 2024), interdepartmental task forces, contractor protocols for large projects and the use of a new 'triad 3' bait intended to reduce secondary poisoning risks.
The Watertown Health Department told the Human Services committee and then the full council on Dec. 10 that the city is expanding rodent‑control efforts with an emphasis on integrated pest management, public outreach and coordinated enforcement across departments.
Health Director Abby Meyers outlined the program and enforcement process: increased education and outreach, monthly monitoring of properties with reported rodent activity, the use of mapping software to…
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