Rodent Programs for Albuquerque Businesses

Businesses deal with the same mice and the occasional Norway rat, with more food, more doors and more traffic. Most end up on a recurring program with stations outside, traps inside and a written log of each visit.

Apartment owners should know how the City of Albuquerque handles rodent complaints. The city's Urban Biology Division takes complaints from residents of multi-unit housing once the tenant has told management in writing and nothing has happened for 10 days. Fixing problems before a tenant calls 311 is easier for everyone.

The details vary by company, but expect most of these:

• An inspection of the building, dock and dumpster area
• Locked, tamper-resistant stations outside
• Snap traps in storage rooms and kitchens
• Sealing gaps at doors, dock seals and utility lines
• Scheduled visits and a service record

Keep dumpster lids shut and the pad clean. Store dry goods off the floor and away from walls. Don't prop doors open. Clean under equipment. For multi-unit buildings, fix door sweeps and trash room doors, and keep the landscaping trimmed back from the walls.

In New Mexico, employees of a commercial applicator who apply pesticides must be licensed through the state's agriculture department program. Ask your provider about their licensing if you need it on file.

• Rat Control
• House Mouse Control
• Prevention and Monitoring

We take calls from North Valley, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, Corrales, Rio Rancho, East Mountains, Northeast Heights, Sandia Foothills and North Albuquerque Acres, Nob Hill and the University Area, South Valley, West Side and West Mesa.