There has been a rodent infestation in California's Central Valley (and the foothills, don't ask me how I know). The South Bay is far from the Central Valley,

There has been a rodent infestation in California's Central Valley (and the foothills, don't ask me how I know). The South Bay is far from the Central Valley, though. Maybe it's more widespread than we thought. https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/california-almond-farms-rat-infestation-20814345.php https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/california-almond-farms-... p.s. paint pail traps work. Even a pacifist can use them without water, but where do you take your captives for release?