Reporting rodent activity helps Environmental Specialists track pest activity, identify trends, and respond effectively.
Please provide as much detail as possible — especially locations of burrows and food sources. All rodent sightings are investigated, and a staff member will contact you if additional information is needed.
Private property: The City of Newton does not provide pest control for private properties. To dispose of a dead rodent, wear gloves, double-bag it, place it in regular trash, and wash your hands. For prevention and control tips, visit Mass.gov Pest Control.
Neighboring properties: Rodent control is a shared responsibility. We encourage neighbors to work together to reduce food sources and shelter and implement pest control measures, as rodents move between properties.
Public property: To report a dead rodent on public property, submit a rodent report and call Customer Service at 617-796-1000 for DPW pickup.
For more information, visit www.newtonma.gov/rats
Click HERE to report a rodent sighting
Notes
This map only displays REPORTS of rodent sightings. These have NOT been confirmed by an Environmental Health Inspector.
The numbers in the middle of a marker represent the number of sightings within a given area. These numbers and the color of the markers will adjust depending on the zoom level that you are currently set at. Look at the legend to the right for the marker color and the number of sightings associated with that color. The marker colors do NOT determine a level of threat, merely the number of sightings.
When you click on a marker with a number the map will zoom in allowing you to see individual sightings (points). Clicking on a point brings up a window with the address and the date and time of the sighting. When clicking on a numbered marker you may be zoomed in to what looks like a single point. This means that there has been more than one sighting at the given location. When this point is clicked the info window will display only the most recent sighting.
The list of sightings on the left is sorted chronologically with most recent at the top. You can click any of these entries and an info window will pop up on the map pointing to the location.
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