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SUBJECTSLEGALNUISANCES › Pest Nuisances (Insects, Rodents, Wild Animals)
Updated 08/06

Pest Nuisances (Insects, Rodents)

Contents

Statutes

Beekeeping

Caterpillars

  • Lynnwood
    • Lynnwood Municipal Code Section 10.08.200 (16) - Public nuisance defined - Caterpillars
    • Lynnwood Municipal Code Section 110.08.080 - Caterpillars as public nuisance – Abatement procedure.
  • Kent Municipal Code Chapter 8.07 - Weeds and Vegetation - Duty to abate vegetation infested with caterpillars
  • Seattle Tent Caterpillars - Department of Transportation

Mosquitoes

West Nile Virus Information

Rodents

Rat infestation is a problem because of their population's ability to quickly multiply causing damage to property and creating health hazards. Often problems with rats occur following the demolition of buildings and clearing of land. Several local governments, such as Kirkland have enacted specific provisions for this problem. General information on the eradication of rats is available from various Cooperative Extension agencies on the Internet and U.S. Department of Health. Ch. 17.15 RCW requires that all agencies with pest control responsibilities follow the principals of integrated pest management.

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