Pest control
Who do I call about rats or mice at my rental property in Madison?
A common question, answered by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 9, 2026
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From MadisonWI.com
Contact Public Health Madison & Dane County. Public Health investigates reports of rat infestations and provides information to tenants, property owners and neighborhoods. When needed, Public Health issues orders to property owners to correct conditions that contribute to rat and mouse problems. You can report through Public Health's online "Report an Environmental Health Problem" form, which has a pests option, or call Environmental Health at 608-242-6515. Public Health also lists prevention steps: keep garbage lids tight, pick up fallen fruit and pet waste, store food in rodent-proof containers, stack firewood off the ground and away from buildings, and seal gaps, since mice can fit through an opening about the size of a dime. It suggests snap traps and cautions that poison can be dangerous to children, pets and wildlife. If you can't handle the problem yourself, call a professional. Source: Public Health Madison & Dane County, How to Keep Rats and Mice Out of Your Home (checked November 2026).
Written by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 9, 2026