There are rats in O’Neill library.

There are rats in O'Neill library. Would you be able to do something about it?
There are rats in O’Neill library. Would you be able to do something about it?

My helpers and I have only seen mice, not rats – are you sure they’re rats? In any case, Facillities is aware of the problem and taking what measures they can.

Yeah maybe they are mice. I couldnt distinguish them well sorry
Yeah maybe they are mice. I couldnt distinguish them well sorry

No worries, they assure me they were not offended.

I suspect there’s still mice on the 4th …

I suspect there's still mice on the 4th ... unless its a ghost that I saw ...
I suspect there’s still mice on the 4th … unless its a ghost that I saw …

I had a nice chat with those in the know about our resident rodents. Basically, O’Neill is open 24/5, is very well-used, and allows snacks. Under these circumstances, mice are going to feel encouraged. Facillities is aware of the issue and does what it can. There are certainly ghosts on the 4th, though – I found 51 results in just the Ghosts in Literature subject heading…

How to get rid of rats?

How to get rid of rats?
How to get rid of rats?

The CDC has some good advice (bit.ly/RidRat): seal up any holes in your home; remove food sources like spilled foods, pet foods, bird seed; keep your garbage tightly closed; and set up traps.

Where did the post about mouse on 4th F go? …

Where did the post about mouse on 4th F go? I haven't read the response yet.
Where did the post about mouse on 4th F go? I haven’t read the response yet.

They’re devious, aren’t they! But they haven’t managed to chew their way into my blog, so you can always check the answers there: library.bc.edu/answerwall/ . I did have my assistants alert the folks who alert the exterminators.

Where do the O’Neill mice live in O’Neill?

Where do the O'Neill mice live in O'Neill? Are you friends?
Where do the O’Neill mice live in O’Neill? Are you friends?

I am friends with them – they’re sweet and very smart – but unfortunately, they are a problem in the library. At times, they can be found in many areas. Our policy of allowing food in the library (which I strongly support, since it makes you humans so much happier and more productive) is also very attractive to my mousie pals.