Rodent Problems?

Are rodents a problem around your home or vehicle?

Unfortunately, rodents are difficult to control since we live in a wooded area (and impossible to completely eliminate). Rodents seek shelter & food -- so they will try to nest in unsealed crawl spaces & unattended cars, especially if they can find even the tiniest food source. And professional rodent control is very expensive -- and experience shows that even the best control is not entirely effective.

Fortunately there are some simple things we can each do:

• For HOMES, we should be sure that crawlspace vent screens are intact. Rodents can easily get in through broken vent screens.
• For VEHICLES, it helps to carefully clean all food crumbs & wrappers out. This stuff attracts rodents & makes a car an inviting home. It is also smart not to leave your car sitting for several days; it's good to drive it (or at least move it) frequently. Sedintary, unattended cars are rodent targets.
• For OUR NEIGHBORHOOD, it's important that we all take steps to prevent & pick-up wind-blown garbage. This stuff gives rodents a buffet to enjoy, and makes them feel right at home. We must all use straps (or locking lids) on garbage cans to keep them tightly shut & garbage in.

Homeowners are welcome to try traps or sticky boards inside their homes or vehicles. (Poison is also an option, but poison can often cause rodents to die in a crawlspaces -- a stinky problem, worth avoiding.)

Do you get the e-mail blasts?

Are you getting the e-mail blasts? (Hint: the last one was sent on 10/26, titled "Mt. Si Cottages: Snow Removal Plans". If you didn't get this email, you're probably not).

You'll want to be sure you get these. These e-mails are the best way to receive important alerts, because we don't budget for frequent newsletters.

If you don't receive these e-mails, please confirm that CWD has your correct email address(es) on file:

• To check, just log in to the CWD website, click "Directory" and verify your information -- https://www.associationvoice.com/member/signin_secure.asp?assn_id=14539. (You can also check by calling Sandy Cobb, our association manager.)
• You can add/change your e-mail address by notifying Sandy Cobb, at 206-706-8000.
  
• To avoid spam filters, confirm that Messenger@AssociationVoice.com is added to your e-mail's "safe list".

A helpful resource

Did you know our management company (CWD Group) has a web page dedicated to Mt. Si Cottages? It's worth a visit! Here's a glimpse of what you'll find:

• Questioning the rules? Find rules & regulations, bylaws, newsletters, etc.
• Wondering what's going on? Find meeting minutes -- to see what's being discussed at board meetings.
• Need to call a neighbor? Find a directory for contact information. (You can also voluntarily share information about yourself, and find other neighbors with common interests such as hobbies, clubs, etc.) Since the website is secure, only association members have access to this information.
• Something broken? Report a repair issue within the community.
• Contact the Board
• Contact the CWD Group
• Need a baby-sitter (or want to baby-sit)? Have something to sell? Post a classified, or find out about items for sale, lost and found, babysitters, etc.
• View your dues-payment history

The site is secure, so you need to login (or register if it's your first time -- it's easy!).

The web site address is: https://www.associationvoice.com/member/signin_secure.asp?assn_id=287

Tell us in the comments if you think the CWD web site is helpful.