There has been a sudden increase in reports that rodents are being seen in the community. This is believed to be caused in part by new construction nearby which disturbs their homes.
The Board is proactively addressing the issue in the community by repairing damaged vent screens to keep rodents out of our homes, so please notify Cityscape Property Management if you see a damaged screen. The Board is also maintaining pest control stations around the community to kill the rodents. The Board has approved the landscaping company to mow the ivy every spring to ensure they do not provide a home for rodents to hide in. Finally, the Board regularly approves trimming of the community trees to ensure there is adequate clearance from the buildings, and the next common area tree trimming is scheduled for the end of November.
To help Homeowners, the Board negotiated a discounted price with Marquee Pest Management, the HOA’s pest control company, to provide rodent traps in Owner’s units or their exclusive use common areas such as the fenced in yard or even under the home or in the attic. Marquee Pest Management 510-683-9520 has offered to set traps and do a total of 5 trips at $55 per trip for a total of $275. Since the traps are placed in the Owner’s unit or exclusive use common areas, the cost is paid by the Owner, but it is a better price than some folks have been getting. Owners may use any contractor of their choosing for pest control in their unit or exclusive use common area. Use of Marquee Pest Management is at the Owner’s discretion and is a contract between the Owner and Marquee Pest Management.
Some Owners have had success with Ultrasonic Repellents. Cravegreens Pest Control Ultrasonic Repellent is one of many such products on the internet. It has been seen on Amazon.com for as little as $18.99.
