We share information about pests that are sometimes found in hotels, motels and other lodging:
Pests
See our resources to find and prevent pests found in hotels, motels and other lodging.
Overview

Bed bugs

Bed bugs are small insects that feed on human blood. We share:
- Identifying bed bugs
- How to prevent bed bugs
- Signs of infestation
- How to get rid of bed bugs
See bed bug resources for hotels and motels, and lodging residences
Cockroaches

We explain what cockroaches eat, where they hide and how to prevent them.
Mice

Several types of mice infest lodging:
- House mouse
- Deer mouse
- White footed deer mouse
Learn how to identify types of mice and why they are a public health risk. We also share:
- Signs of infestation
- How to prevent mice
- Resources
Rats

Learn how to identify rats and why they are a public health risk.
We also share:
- Signs of infestation
- How to prevent rats
- Resources
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Environmental Health
Minneapolis Health Department
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Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415