GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER: WILLARD!
HOME INSPECTIONS, SHASTA COUNTY, TIPS FOR BUYERS, TIPS FOR SELLERS
September 20th, 2008
As summer gives way to fall, and far northern California sees a return of the rainy season, some may find they have been mistakenly caught in a sequel to Willard! Rodents akin to Ben, have been tunneling over the summer under fields and pastures common in the north state, and soon will seek a warm dry spot to relocate once rainy days arrive, flooding their burrows. It doesn’t matter if your abode is a humble bungalow or a stately mansion, as long as you have a warm attic filled with insulation ideal for a fluffy nest, you are a candidate for a rodent invasion by Ben and his friends.
Even if your home is perfectly built and maintained, there is probably an entry point for these rodents to invade your space. Sure signs include droppings along baseboards or in pantries, scratching noises in the ceilings or bits of insulation blowing out your air conditioning vents. If you have a mouser kitty, you may find a gift from your feline on your doorstep indicating rodents are in the vicinity, possibly looking to take up residence.
Eradicating a rodent infestation is fairly easy and inexpensive. Hire a reputable pest control firm to bait and trap these vermin. They will set and monitor traps on a weekly basis for two months for about $200. They handle all the fuss and muss of setting, checking, clearing and resetting the traps. So unless you love rats like Willard did, consider utilizing the services of a licensed pest control operator to wage this rodent war. Ernest wishes he had!
If you need a professional to assist and represent you in the purchase or sale of real estate, contact me:
530-224-6767 or 530-941-7492
BRAD GARBUTT
REALTOR/BROKER ASSOCIATE
REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS GMAC
QUARTER CENTURY LOCAL REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE
