Pasadena city councilmember says warrant to enter home may be next step in solving rat problem

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) -- Residents in Pasadena tell ABC13 that there has been no improvement on a rat problem after the city got involved.

New video showing a mischief of rats crowding a tree was recorded over the weekend by neighbors on Thistledown Drive
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The City of Pasadena got involved last month to try to remove the rats from the property. Officials say they're trying to work with the 82-year-old homeowner who wants the rats removed in a humane way.

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At a Pasadena City Council meeting, neighbors complained about health concerns.

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"The smell is horrible, the urine, the feces. I've had rat droppings on my front porch and have had to Clorox it everyday," Benda King said.



A city council member told us if there's no compliance from the owner, the next step is to get a warrant to enter the home.
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