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Regarding the actions currently being taken, we have submitted letters to several municipal departments outlining the situation and requesting assistance. We have also encouraged residents to do the same. Many residents have visited the Villa Nova office to inform us that they have submitted their own letters and complaints.
I have personally met with representatives of the Ajijic Delegation. They indicated that they are aware of the problem; however, they have not yet been able to provide an effective solution or take meaningful action to address it.
We have also consulted with professional pest control providers. Their primary recommendation was the use of kill traps. However, they advised that any trapping program is unlikely to achieve lasting results while a local resident continues to regularly provide food for the rat population. As long as a reliable food source remains available, new rats will continue to be attracted to the area.
Several residents have independently purchased rodent birth-control bait and intend to deploy it in an effort to reduce the rat population humanely. While this approach may help slow reproduction among rats that consume the bait, pest control professionals have advised that its effectiveness is likely to be limited under the current circumstances. As long as a reliable food source remains available in the area, new rats can continue to migrate into the neighborhood, reducing the overall impact of fertility-control measures.
The use of poison has also been discussed, but it raises several concerns. There is a risk of secondary poisoning affecting pets, birds of prey, and other local wildlife that may consume poisoned rodents. In addition, if poisoned rats die in inaccessible locations, such as within the tree stump that is currently serving as a nesting site, the resulting decomposition could create odor, sanitation, and public health concerns.
At this point, it appears that a long-term solution will require both reducing access to food sources and implementing appropriate rodent control measures. Without addressing the feeding activity, any control efforts are likely to provide only temporary relief.
While we understand the frustration many residents are experiencing, the Association's ability to address the problem directly is limited because the primary feeding activity is occurring on public property and involves matters that fall under municipal authority. For that reason, continued communication with the appropriate government departments remains an important part of the effort to find a lasting solution.
We will continue to pursue the matter with the appropriate authorities and keep residents informed of any developments.
Thank you for your continued concern and involvement in this matter. Community participation and cooperation is essential to achieve a lasting solution.
