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Type of Work: [Unknown] Name of Contractor/Utility working: [Unknown] Are the contractors on-site: [NotSure] Time when this occurred: [00:01] Please specify details.: [constituent reports there is road construction at this location.Constituent reports its working late hours.]

Subject: Improper Use of Toxic Chemicals (Mothballs) for Rodent Control. I am writing to report the improper and hazardous application of what appear to be mothballs (naphthalene/paradichlorobenzene) used as a DIY rodent deterrent. These white pellets have been placed inside and around rat burrows on my neighbor’s property and have also spread onto my property near my shed. While I understand the neighbor is working with the city to address a rat problem, these pellets have remained for over 48 hours without dissolving, confirming they are not dry ice. Concerns: • Public Safety: These pellets are scattered in the open where they are easily accessible to pets and local wildlife. • Toxicity: As a dog owner, I am extremely concerned about the high risk of ingestion and chemical poisoning. Even a single mothball can be fatal to a small animal. • Environmental Impact: These chemicals are leaching into the soil and emitting strong vapors in a residential area. Requested Action: I request that an inspector from Inspectional Services (ISD) or Pest Control visit the site to identify the substance and ensure it is professionally and safely removed. The current placement is a violation of safe pesticide use and poses an immediate threat to neighborhood pets.

Someone put wood out last night for trash collection it wasn’t taken and is now leaning against my fence on the sidewalk. Not sure which apartment but they live in but it is at the end of City Point Ct.