Mission View West August News
Water Exercise - Mon, Wed, Thur - 11:00
Food Delivery - Every Thursday 9:30 to 9:45
There won’t be a potluck or a planning meeting again until September.
Food Wish list for August — 4 boxes of meat, 1 box of eggs, 1 box of fresh food, 4 boxes from the pantry, which include: condiments, nuts, noodles, spaghetti, peanut butter, 4 nutrition bar boxes, 20 cans (tuna, Spam, fruit, green beans and corn), coffee, tea, sweets, honey, popcorn, wheat thins,Trisects, Cheerios, granola, and oatmeal.
🐀 Why We’re Seeing Roof Rats
⚠️ Roof rats are smaller, agile rats with long tails, pointed faces, and large ears. They nest in trees, attics, sheds, and walls, and prefer high places—unlike Norway rats, which burrow. Parks are ideal environments because of food waste, water access, and tree cover.
⚠️ Why We Should Be Concerned
Health risk: Rats can carry diseases (like leptospirosis, hantavirus, and salmonella).
Structural damage: They chew wires, insulation, and wood, increasing fire and maintenance risk. Rapid breeding: A single pair can lead to dozens within weeks.
⚠️ - In Homes or in Sheds
1. Set snap traps or electronic traps (avoid glue traps—they’re inhumane and often ineffective).
2. Seal entry points: Close gaps around eaves, vents, or utility lines with steel wool and caulk or hardware cloth.
3. Store food (pet food, bird seed, trash) in sealed containers.
4.Trim tree branches away from roofs and fences.
⚠️ Diego County Vector Control Program
Phone: (858) 694‑2888
Email: vector@sdcounty.ca.gov
This service is available to all county residents, free of charge—including inspections and guidance on exclusion and trapping.
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