ASSESSMENT ON RODENT INFESTATION AND ITS EFFECT ON HUMAN HEALTH AMONG INHABITANTS OF BARE WARD, BILLIRI L.G.A., GOMBE STATE.

This project was carried out in Bare Ward, Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State, on “Assessment on rodent infestation and its effect on human health among inhabitants of bare ward, Billiri L.G.A., Gombe State”. The objective of the study is to assess the effect of rodent infestation on human health among inhabitant of Bare Ward. A descriptive survey design was employed in collecting data through questionnaire and oral interview. The target population was one hundred respondents (100), simple random technique was used in selecting the respondent and the data obtained was analyzed and presented in a frequency distribution table. Furthermore, the findings shows that 84.4% are male while 14.6% are female, Tangale has 68.5%, Waja has 12.4%, Fulani has 9% while Hausa has 10.1%, respondent agreed that rodent infestation has effect on human health with 67.4% while 32.6% disagreed, relation to diseases do rodents carry to humans, hantavirus has 52.8%, leptospirosis has 42.8%, Lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCMV) has 2.2% and then Tularemia and Salmonella has 2.2%. At the end of the study, it was recommended that, Active supervision on rodent activities by agencies concern and personnel such as Environmental Health Officers (EHO) to regulate the activities, Government should provide clean up food and water sources in and near house,People should Keep their kitchen garbage in containers with tight-fitting lids.