Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 17 (2026) § 17-31
INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL
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(A) Insect and rodent control measures to safeguard public health as required by the board of health shall be applied in the mobile home park. (B) Effective larvicidal solutions may be required by the health officer for fly or mosquito breeding areas which cannot be controlled by other, more permanent measures. (C) The health officer may require the mobile home park operator to take suitable measures to control other insects and noxious weeds. (D) Accumulation of debris which may provide harborage for rodents shall not be permitted in the mobile home park. (E) When rats or other objectionable rodents are known to be in the mobile home park, the park operator shall take definite action, as directed by the health officer, to exterminate them. (1964 Code, § 13A-20)
Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. II § 17-31 establishes pest and rodent control requirements for mobile home parks. The rule requires park operators to apply health-board-mandated insect and rodent control measures, prohibits debris accumulation that could shelter rodents, and authorizes the health officer to direct larvicidal treatments, weed control, and extermination when infestations are identified. The provision places primary responsibility for maintaining a pest-free environment on the park operator, acting under the guidance of local health authorities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. II § 17-31, compliant mobile home park operators generally maintain the grounds free of debris that could harbor rodents, respond promptly to health officer directives regarding larvicidal treatments or extermination, and implement any additional insect or noxious weed control measures the health officer requires. Operators typically document their pest-control activities and coordinate with the board of health to ensure that all required measures are applied on schedule. Keeping records of inspections, treatments, and communications with health officials is a practice commonly associated with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. II § 17-31 gives mobile home park residents a basis to expect that their park operator will address rodent infestations, fly and mosquito breeding areas, and debris accumulation that could attract pests. Tenants who observe conditions that appear to violate these requirements—such as unaddressed rodent activity or persistent debris—may consider reporting concerns to the local board of health or health officer, who holds authority to direct corrective action under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what options may be available when pest-control obligations appear to go unmet.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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