"Rodent bait" refers to a substance or food that is used to attract and trap rodents, such as mice or rats. It is designed to entice them to consume it, which may contain a poison or other means of killing or controlling the rodents. Full definition
The restored funding will primarily go towards the costs of personnel to perform rodent baiting and proactive neighborhood blitzes, a clerk to handle complaints, service requests and documentation management, and supply / material costs for bait and related equipment. (www2.erie.gov)
Funding for the Vector and Pest Control Program, which included rodent baiting and trapping on private property, was eliminated by former - County Executive Chris Collins in the 2011 Budget. (www2.erie.gov)