CITY OF FRISCO INFO / RAT INFORMATION
Friso’s code enforcement administration made a statement on the public city forums about their responsibility with regards to the city's rodent population problem you can read the full statement by going to this webpage http://qanda.friscotexas.gov/discus/messages/1/29124.html?1226348484
"The City does not provide a vector control program on private property. The City cannot enter private property to address the rodent issue. That is the responsibility of the property owner. A continuing abatement program, for example: keeping landscaping and grass cut, sealing trash containers, not leaving pet food out, not leaving trash and debris out and consistent pest treatment, will greatly help in reducing the rodent impact on private property. For common areas owned by a Home Owners Association, the HOA is responsible for the care and maintenance of the common area property and should be contacted if there is a concern.
Residents should not treat areas other than their own. Rodent populations are best kept at bay from residential areas by neighbors cooperating . . . If this is not done, there is a good chance the rodents will run from house to house. The combined efforts of your neighbors and the HOA should help with keeping the rodent population down".
Read full statement here
The City of Frisco’s website goes into great depth on treating rodent problems in the city and gives useful tips and we recommend.
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“There are 3 main species of rodent currently in Frisco, the Norway rat, roof rat and house mouse.
Norway Rat
The largest and most robust rodent with brownish/grayish fur and a fur-less tail shorter than its body. They produce 4 to 6 litters per year and average about 8 young per litter. The Norway rat lives one-to-two years and reaches productive maturity at 3 months. Norway rats typically burrow under building foundations, beneath rubbish or wood piles and around gardens or fields. Generally, they remain in the basement or ground floor when invading a residence. Norway rats are also powerful swimmers and may enter a residence through the sewer or broken pipes.
Roof Rat
Sleek and agile the roof rat has brownish / grayish fur and a fur-less tail longer than its body. They produce at least 3 litters per year and average about 6 young per litter. The roof rat lives about 1 to 2 years and reaches productive maturity at 3 months. Roof rats are adept at climbing and will nest above ground in shrubs, trees, dense vegetation such as ivy, elevated spaces in walls, attics, false ceilings and cabinets.
House Mouse
The smallest of the three rodent species listed with brownish / grayish fur, small black eyes, large ears and a long fur-less tail. They produce 13 litters per year and average about 6 young per litter. The house mouse will live about 1 year and reaches productive maturity at 6 to 10 weeks. Due to the small size of the house mouse, they are able to enter buildings much more easily than rats and are also able to survive in smaller areas with less food and shelter available to them.
Signs of Rodent Infestation
Droppings along walls or in cabinets and drawers
Gnaw marks where the rodents have entered the residence or have found access to food
Greasy smudge marks where rodents have entered the residence or rubbed along beams, pipes, rafters or walls
Remnants of nests when moving old boxes, yard debris or junk
Burrows dug in the landscaping or under the foundation
Sounds such as gnawing, clawing, climbing in walls and squeaks
If those sign are found . . .
Rodent Prevention & Population Control
Rodent Proof Your Home
Seal all holes, cracks and entryways around pipes, cables and wires with course steel wool or wire screen that the rodents cannot chew through. Holes as small as 1/4 inch will allow entry into a building. Concrete may be used to prevent rodents from burrowing under the foundation.
Ensure all doors, windows and screens fit tightly. Repair or replace any damaged screens. Garage doors may be sealed using weather stripping.
Cover the gnawed edges of entryways with sheet metal to prevent further chewing.
Keep inside doors to the garage and pet doors closed at night.
Use self closing exits on clothes dryer vents to the outside.
Do not forget to check roof and eaves areas and to repair or replace vent screens.
Sanitation & Prevention
Remove trash and yard debris frequently to eliminate possible nesting areas.
Keep grass and landscaping trimmed and away from the house.
Do not leave pet food out. Feed only the amount your pet will finish.
Remove dog waste daily.
Repair water leaks or drips. Remove accidental sources of water.
City Of Frisco Details provided by Wiki below :
"Frisco is a city located in Collin and Denton counties in Texas. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) from both Dallas Love Field and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
The city population was 116,989 at the 2010 census. As of November 1, 2016, the city had an estimated population of 159,000. Frisco was the fastest-growing city in the United States in 2009, and also the fastest-growing city in the nation from 2000 to 2009. In the late 1990s, the northern Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex suburban development tide hit the northern border of Plano and spilled into Frisco, sparking explosive growth into the 2000s. Like many of the cities located in the booming northern suburbs of Dallas, Frisco serves as a bedroom community for many professionals who work in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex.
Since 2003, Frisco has received the designation "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation.
As of the 2010 census, there were 116,989 people living in Frisco, up from the previous census in 2000, with 33,714 people.
In 2000, there were 12,065 households, and 9,652 families residing in the city. The population density was 482.4 people per square mile (186.3/km2). There were 13,683 housing units at an average density of 195.8 per square mile (75.6/km2).
By 2010, there were 42,306 housing units, 39,901 households, and 31,226 families. 62% were on the Collin County side and 38% in Denton County.
67% of households were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.35. 51.7% of households had children under the age of 18 living with them.
The age distribution is 33.3% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 13.9% from 25 to 34, 22.5% from 35 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.9 years.
According to a 2010 American Community Survey estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $100,868, the median income for a family was $109,086. The per capita income for the city was $38,048. About 2.2% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.
As of 2014, Frisco, Texas is the 2nd fastest growing city in U.S. at 6.5% annually.
Population estimate
April 1, 2010: 116,989
July 1, 2013: 136,791
June 1, 2014: 140,220
May 1, 2015: 147,580
July 1, 2016: 157,090
History
When the Dallas area was being settled by American pioneers, many of the settlers traveled by wagon trains along the old Shawnee Trail. This trail was also used for cattle drives north from Austin. This trail later became the Preston Trail, and later, Preston Road. Preston Road is one of the oldest north-south roads in all of Texas. With all of this activity, the community of Lebanon was founded along this trail and granted a U.S. post office in 1860. In 1902, a line of the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway was being built through the area, and periodic watering stops were needed along the route for the steam locomotives. The current settlement of Lebanon was on the Preston Ridge and was thus too high in elevation, so the watering stop was placed about four miles (6 km) to the west on lower ground. A community grew around this train stop. Residents of Lebanon actually moved their houses to the new community on logs. The new town was originally named Emerson, but that name was rejected by the U.S. Postal Service as being too similar to another town in Texas. In 1904, the residents chose Frisco City in honor of the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway on which the town was founded, later shortened to its present name.
Climate
Frisco is part of the humid subtropical region. It gets 39 inches of rain per year. On average, there are 230 sunny days per year in the city. The July high is around 96 degrees. The January low is 33 degrees. The comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 25 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable."