Bureau of Community Hygiene Rodent Control Strategies for Property Managers Like any business goal, rodent control is most effectively accomplished when the work, methods, and responsibilities are clearly defined. Rodent control is limited not by technology, but by uncertain and ineffective control practices. The following guidelines are suggested to help property managers develop a rodent control program that meets their needs. Selection and Management of Pest Control Contractors Contracts that Clearly Define the Work Sanitation and Rodent-Proofing Prevention Effective Strategy