Allston residents raised concerns Wednesday that rodents will spread from demolished buildings to their nearby homes and businesses.

Identifying Harvard as a “high-risk property owner,” Edward G. LeFlore, a consultant for the University responsible for construction management, said that “Harvard will have higher standards on rodent control and construction” than standard city practices.

He emphasized that no construction will take place until Boston Inspectional Services declares a site clear of rodents.

Later in the meeting, task force members voiced skepticism about both the University’s plan to prevent contractors from parking on private streets and University promises that construction vehicles will not add to the neighborhood’s traffic burden. Task force member Brent Whelan ’73 requested comprehensive solutions to these problems as Harvard’s construction moved closer to the residential neighborhood.

LeFlore reiterated the University’s commitment to low-impact construction in Allston. All vehicles associated with Harvard-run projects will be required to drive specific routes that do not enter residential areas.

“If contractors park in the neighborhood, and we find them, they don’t work with Harvard anymore,” he said.

Despite these persisting concerns over the numerous construction projects scheduled for North Allston, some residents remained supportive of Harvard’s development plans.

“You know the neighborhood better than any developer,” Allston resident Jane McHale said to Harvard representatives. “You know what we want.”

–Staff writer Karl M. Aspelund can be reached at karl.aspelund@thecrimson.com. Follow him on Twitter @kma_crimson.

—Staff writer Marco J. Barber Grossi can be reached at mbarbergrossi@thecrimson.com. Follow him on Twitter @marco_jbg.