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Have you seen a rat in your neighborhood? Report a Rodent Sighting
How We Can Work Together to Prevent Rodents
Rats have been a part of the Massachusetts ecosystem since the area was originally settled in the early 17th century. They are commonly found in most urban areas and increasingly in suburban areas like Hudson. Neighboring communities, such as Marlborough, are also seeing an increase in rats. However, they are only present because of human activities, and thus it is possible to reduce their numbers by working together as a community to modify our habits.
It is our shared goal, both as a town and as a community, to work together to mitigate the population of rodents in Hudson. This is a continuous process that will be most successful as a community effort. Because rats move freely around neighborhoods, the town encourages neighbors to work together in the identification and prevention of rodents and to maintain properties that are unattractive to rats.
Like all animals, to thrive, rats need three things: food, water, and shelter. The best way to prevent rats from making a home in your neighborhood is to make your house unattractive to rats by taking away sources of food, water, and shelter.
Learn what you can do to make your home unappealing to rats. Read the following for a list of sources of food, water, and shelter for rats in your home:
