Varmints Raise hell

Varmints Raise Hell

There is a lot to maintaining a rental property in San Diego. It takes more than repairing a window or fixing a leaky faucet. There are unwanted guests that will cause expensive damage. We are not talking about people, but four and six – legged pests.

Infestation Woes

A property owner in San Diego might buy an older house to rent. It makes sense because the prices are often lower than average. However, that older house might have secrets hidden in the eaves. Termites, cockroaches, and bees will build nests in the cracks of an old house. These pests can cause structural damage besides being annoying. Infestation must be dealt with immediately, or a landlord in San Diego might be charged with a building code violation.

Solving Infestation Problems

Colonies of insects multiply and expand throughout a building. Landlords in San Diego must recognize the potential threat to the value of their property. There are some steps to take in dealing with this challenge.

• Identify the pest. It does not do any good to use the wrong treatment on an insect or rodent. Cockroaches can thrive well and are resistant to a lot of treatments that would kill another insect.
• Seal off any entry. Rats and other vermin can come in through very small holes in the wall. An inspection of the outside of the property will locate those little crevices that allows a mouse to sneak through.
• Eliminate the problem. It means getting rid of the unwelcome guest and seeing to it that there are no eggs left behind. A landlord in San Diego may decide to use an ECO – friendly approach such as a trap that permits the animal to be caught and then released a few miles away. A lot of care had to be taken in performing the extermination. Poison laid out for a pest can harm a pet.
• Do not do the extermination yourself. Some infestations can be extensive and if you are not sure what you are doing, you will cause more harm than good. Experts know how to get rid of the problem efficiently and safely. Use them!

Always Use Professionals

Infestation is not an occasional wasp sighting. It is a situation where colonies or nests of insects and rodents are in the house. It takes more than setting up a mouse trap or spraying commercial insect repellent to end the problem. Getting rid of the pests may include extensive in investigation using highly toxic chemicals. It can be dangerous for an amateur. Professional exterminators can do the job safely.

Landlords in San Diego are pressed for time and scheduling required inspections and pest control activity adds to an overflowing bucket list. Most of the daily administration of property can be done by a third party. Property management companies in San Diego have the skills to successfully manage investment property. Alta Vista Properties is one of the best.

We Stay Vigilant

Alta Vista Properties understands that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We will do inspections of the property before and after a tenant leaves, and if we suspect there are insects or rodents, we will schedule an inspection with the tenant.

We have developed relationships with very competent exterminators in San Diego. These are ethical professionals who will not cut corners and only bill for work that is done. We can address infestation problem efficiently and that is just one of the services we will provide to a property owner in San Diego.

Please do inquire at any time about our property management services. You can reach us at 858-274-3600 or by email at info@altavistaProperties.net. We look forward to hearing from you and answering your questions.