Location and Phone
120 S. Hays Street, Suite 200
Bel Air, MD  21014
410-877-2300

What Services Are Provided?

The Community Hygiene Program responds to citizen complaints involving insects and rodents, works with local neighborhood associations to ensure public health and safety regarding vector issues, and investigates Livability Complaints involving rodents and/or insects in conjunction with the Harford County Department of Inspections, Licenses, and Permits (DILP). Educational materials are available upon request.

How Can I Prevent Rodent Infestations In My Neighborhood?

• Place garbage within metal or plastic containers with tight fitting lids.
• Remove fecal matter deposited by pets on a daily basis.
• Clean up spilled pet food and bring containers of food and water indoors immediately after feeding.
• Remove accumulated debris from under decks, stairways, etc.
• Keep brush/weeds cut low and remove any litter which collects along fences and shrubbery.
• Elevate wood piles 12-18 inches above ground level.
• Cut and remove debris from vegetable gardens and remove dead brush piles.
• Seal any openings under walkways and landings which have been created through settling of the ground.
• Do not overfill bird feeders.
• Eliminate sources of standing/stagnant water.

What if I am a renter and have an issue with rodents or insects in my home?

You can submit an online complaint form to the Harford County DILP here. For other Livability Complaint questions, please visit the Harford County DILP website.

If you live within the municipal limits of the City of Aberdeen, Town of Bel Air, or the City of Havre de Grace, you must use the following contacts to address livability concerns:

Town of Aberdeen:

Brian Shatto – Supervisor                        Danny Roberts
bschatto@aberdeenmd.gov                      droberts1@aberdeenmd.gov
(410) 272-1600 ext. 224                           (410) 272-1600 ext.137
60 N. Park Street
Aberdeen, Maryland 21001

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Town of Bel Air:

Stephen Kline, Director, DPW                Chrissy Mullaney
skline@belairmd.org                                 cmullaney@belairmd.org
(410) 638-4536                                         (410) 638-4545
705 E. Churchville Road
Bel Air, Maryland 21014
Joli Long
jlong@belairmd.org
(410) 638-4536

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

City of Havre de Grace:

Earl Sweigart
earls@havredegracemd.gov
(410) 939-1800 ext.2104
711 Pennington Avenue
Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078

Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.