Resources

Rat Prevention Toolkit

Use these links to learn more about how to safely address rats.

Use this resource to learn more about preventing and treating rodenticide poisoning in humans.

If you want to learn more about general prevention tips or want something to distribute around your community, this resource is for you.

Click above to learn more about ways to seal up your home to protect against rodents.

Use this resource to learn more about products and companies for integrated pest management.

For a webinar from the EPA on Integrated Pest Management, click above.

Composting in the District:

There are 5 ways to compost in DC — choose what works best for you:

  1. 🗑️ Drop off at a 24/7 Smart Bin
    Available in multiple neighborhoods across the city.

  2. 🧺 Bring it to a Participating Farmers Market
    Free drop-off options on weekends. Check locations here.

  3. 🚛 Hire a Private Hauler to pick it up
    Contract compost pickup service directly to your home or business (like Compost Cab, Compost Crew, Key Compost, Veteran Compost) or install on-site composting (like Loop Closing).

  4. 🏡 Join the Curbside Compost Pilot
    Get on the waitlist for DC’s curbside pickup program.

  5. 🌱 Home Compost in Your Yard or Community Garden
    See tips on how to prevent unwanted critters from accessing your compost from the Institute for Local Self Reliance..

Important News Coverage

 
Rat Poison is sickening 

and killing D.C wildlife, 
study finds. 

Rat Poison's Long Reach

More Coverage 
Rat Poisons Endanger Children in the U.S.