Other: We are renters at 1501 S Walnut Street. Our new landlord cut down most of the plants around our house and the other rental houses beside us. We then noticed more mice over the winter, and caught a rat in a trap. Our landlord is putting out traps and we have put all food in bins, but we are seeing gnawing of furniture and we’re afraid once the first rats are gone more will come. I think this is probably happening in the other buildings too, can the city do anything about rat traps on the exteriors of these houses at s walnut and hillside?
Homeowner appears to be working to resolve the issue at this time.
It sounds like your landlord may be on top of the issue. Removing the cover near the house, and getting rid of food sources, including sealing up trash cans, will help in the long term to keep them from returning. If needed we can direct your landlord to some exterminator services to assist. Currently the responsibility for control of pests rests on the homeowner.