Seuchenschutz Meldung

German Infection Protection Act
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/ifsg/

Are you looking for information on official rat control measures?

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.

No

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

Reporting pests is free of charge.

You report the pest infestation to the responsible authority.

no

Report health pests, especially rats, immediately.

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

No legal remedy is provided.

• many animals can transmit pathogens and endanger the health of humans and animals
• Health pests are animals that can transmit diseases to humans
• Examples of health pests: rats, bed bugs, martens, polecats, other vermin
• Any health hazards identified must be reported to the competent authority
• Competent authorities order measures to combat pests
• Property owners are obliged to eliminate threats to public safety
• Obligation to report pest infestations, e.g. rats or other vermin

Authority for the Environment, Climate, Energy and Agriculture