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Tenant still complaining about rats and the dishwasher hose getting chewed up. Have been in there 3 times with baits and traps, sealed up any holes with steel wool and peppermint oil, then closed up permanenantly. Have been under the house 2 time now for bad smell and found nothing. Is it time to get a professional exterminator? this is a duplex unit, and only one side is having problems, or issues with rodents. We have yet to find any dead or dying animals, but they still are having a problem. Suggestions?
Beverly M, OR on Sunday, December 19, 2010
RE: RATS
What does your lease agreement say? I include a clause in my lease packages that makes the tenants responsible for pest control services. If your lease has you responsible, then it may be time to call an exterminator.
Posted by Gregory T, CA on Wednesday, December 22, 2010
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