Rodent Abatement
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How does rodent Abatement work
You can place a request for Streets and Sanitation to bate your alley or backyard. Residents can expect crews to arrive within 14 days of the request, and most likely in the morning.
If you are placing a request for your backyard to be baited, you will need to confirm that city workers can conduct work on your property in person when the crew arrives. After placing the request through 311, you may follow up with the department at (312) 746-5230 to schedule a time for the crew to bait your backyard.
Identifying Cause of Rodents
While rodent abatement may solve the immediate issue, if you have a persistent issue with rodents you may need to identify what is attracting them. Most of the time, these are preventable issues. Make sure there is no open garbage in your dumpster by making sure dumpsters are closed tightly and that none of the trash bins in your alley have holes in them.