DRG MANAGEMENT

Pest prevention

Rodent-proofing basics

Secure food, document signs of rodents, and report possible entry points promptly.

About 10 minutesNo special tools

Safety first

Do not handle rodents, droppings, nests, poison, or building materials. Keep children and pets away.

Written steps

  1. Seal pantry food and pet food in rigid containers.
  2. Remove accessible food waste and keep counters clear.
  3. From a safe distance, photograph droppings, gnaw marks, or visible gaps.
  4. Submit a maintenance request with the location and time activity was noticed.

Stop and request maintenance if

  • You see a live or injured animal.
  • Droppings or nesting material are present.
  • The suspected entry point requires moving appliances or altering the building.

Request maintenance

Optional video

Shows common prevention concepts. DRG residents should report entry points rather than seal or alter the building.

Rodent-Proofing Your Home

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Video summary

Shows common prevention concepts. DRG residents should report entry points rather than seal or alter the building. Follow the written DRG guidance above, which defines where residents should stop.