New York, NY Public Health Rules: Rodent Control (2026)

§151.02 Prevention and pest management measures. (a) Properties shall be free of pests. All premises capable of attracting or supporting rodents, insects and other pests shall be kept free from rodents, insects and other pests, and from any conditions conducive to pests. The person in control of such premises shall take such measures as may be necessary to prevent and control the harborage and free movement of rodents, insects or other pests. (b) Waste shall be managed to prevent pests. All garbage and other waste and recyclable materials shall be deposited in tightly covered, watertight receptacles made of a material type and grade that is resistant to rodents, insects and other pests until such time that garbage and waste materials are moved to an area for a scheduled pickup. (d) Elimination of conditions conducive to pests and to the presence of pests. When the Department determines that a premises has pests or conditions conducive to pest life, it may order person(s) in control to take such action as be required by the Department, including: (1) Physically remove pest nests, waste, and other debris; (2) Eliminate existing routes of pest movement by sealing and repairing holes, gaps, and cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, molding, baseboards; (3) Eliminate existing harborages for pests by clearing interior and exterior debris and garbage, and clearing dense weeds, shrubs and other vegetation; (4) Remove existing sources of water for pests by draining standing water; (5) Eliminate existing sources of food for pests.