Human-Wildlife Conflicts: Rodents

California is home to a variety of native small rodent species, including gophers, voles, mice, and woodrats. Small rodents are found in rural, suburban, and urban areas. Native rodent diets are diverse and may include seeds, nuts, plants, fungi, insects, other animals, and pet food or trash. Native rodents provide many ecosystem benefits as nutrient and seed dispersers and serve as a key food source for other animals. Native small rodents may cause concern due to property damage or as a source of human health concerns.

Prevent Potential Conflicts

• Controlling Rodents and Regulating Rodenticides (EPA)
• Identify and Prevent Rodent Infestations (EPA)
• How to Control Wild Rodent Infestations (CDC)
• Best Management Practices for Commensal Rodents (PDF) CA Dept of Pesticide Regulations
• Pest Prevention by Design - Guidelines for designing Pests out of Structures (PDF) (San Francisco Department of Environment)
• Report a Wildlife Incident