Insect & Rodent Pests
Pest Control & Prevention
The Seneca County Health Department inspects public facilities to monitor, educate, and reduce the risk of infestations. Our goal is to ensure these environments remain safe and sanitary for everyone.
Common Household Pests
Cockroaches
Thriving in dark, wet areas with easy food access, the most common species in New York are the German, American, and Oriental cockroach.
- Prevention: Keep surfaces dry and food sealed.
- Learn More: How to Get Rid of Cockroaches | Identify German Roaches
Mice & Rats
Rodents seek warmth and food in various facilities. They are a major public health concern as they can spread germs and diseases.
- Prevention: Maintain regular cleaning schedules and hire a certified pest control operator.
- Learn More: How do you control mice?
Flies
From Drain Flies to Fruit Flies, these pests thrive in unsanitary conditions.
- Prevention: Clean drains regularly, dispose of food waste properly, and ensure mop heads and rags are dried after use.
- Learn More: Non-biting Flies Information
Bed Bugs
These reddish-brown insects hide during the day and feed at night. While they don’t spread disease, their bites cause significant irritation.
- Prevention: Keep luggage on elevated stands away from walls. Wash and dry clothes on high heat after traveling.
- Learn More: Bed Bug Control & Identification I Bed Bugs Appearance and Life Cycle | US EPA
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are more than a nuisance; they carry various diseases.
- Prevention: Wear long sleeves and use EPA-registered repellent. Eliminate standing water in buckets, tires, bird baths, and toys to stop breeding.
- Learn More: Preventing Mosquito Bites (CDC)
Ticks
Found in grass, brush, and wooded areas, ticks can transmit diseases to both humans and pets.
- Prevention: Use repellent and check yourself and your pets immediately after being outdoors. Tumble dry clothes on high heat for 10 minutes to kill hitchhikers.
- Learn More: Tick Prevention (CDC)
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