Public Health Rules in Ames, IA (2026)
1 verified public health rules for Ames, Iowa, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
In the City of Ames, Iowa, Municipal Code Sec. 13.411 requires every structure to be kept free of insect and rodent infestation, with prompt extermination by approved, non-hazardous methods whenever pests are found. Responsibility splits by property type: single-family owners must exterminate before renting, and owners of multi-unit buildings cover shared areas.
Ames Rental Extermination Duty
Some RestrictionsAmes Municipal Code Sec. 13.411
(1) Infestation. All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. All structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation. (2) Extermination - Single Family Dwellings. (a) Owner: The owner o...
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