HU3- hygiene and infection medicine

Report vermin and pests

Are you looking for information on official rat control measures?

Detailed description

Many animals can transmit pathogens and thus affect or even endanger your health and the health of animals. If you notice any health hazards, you should report them to the relevant authority. They will then take the necessary measures to combat the pests.



Health pests are animals that can transmit diseases to humans. These include rats, bed bugs, martens, polecats and other vermin.


As a property owner, you have a duty to remove any threats to public safety that may arise from your property. This includes taking measures to control rats or other pests.



Report if you are affected by health pests such as rats, polecats, bed bugs, martens or other vermin.

 

Information

Prerequisites

There are health pests on your property, such as rats, bed bugs, martens, polecats or other vermin.

Documents required

No

Please note

The city only carries out pest control measures in public facilities or on state-owned property.

Deadlines

Report health pests, especially rats, immediately.

Procedure

You report the pest infestation to the responsible authority.

Processing time

no

Fees

Reporting pests is free of charge.

Legal remedies

No legal remedy is provided.

Legal basis

German Infection Protection Act


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/ifsg/

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Last updated: 09.02.2026