Welcome to Moulton Ranch III

Management has received an increase in reports of rat activity throughout the community. This is not uncommon, as warmer weather and seasonal changes typically result in increased rodent activity during this time of year. While the Association actively monitors and addresses rodent activity within the common areas, homeowners are encouraged to take proactive steps to protect their own property.

The Association contracts with a licensed pest control vendor that regularly services and maintains rodent bait stations located throughout the common areas. These stations are inspected on a routine schedule and replenished with bait as needed as part of the Association’s ongoing rodent control program. However, because rodents readily travel between common areas and private properties, the Association’s efforts alone cannot eliminate rodent activity throughout the community.

Residents are encouraged to implement rodent abatement measures on their own lots, including:

• Do not leave pet food or water outdoors overnight.
• Keep trash and recycling containers tightly closed.
• Promptly remove fallen fruit, nuts, and other food sources from your yard.
• Store bird seed and animal feed in sealed containers and avoid overfilling bird feeders.
• Clean up after outdoor meals and barbecues.
• Trim dense vegetation and groundcover that can provide shelter for rodents.
• Seal openings around your home, including gaps around pipes, vents, doors, garages, and foundations, to prevent rodents from entering.
• Eliminate standing water whenever possible.

If rodent activity persists on your property, homeowners should consider consulting with a licensed pest control professional to evaluate the situation and recommend appropriate treatment measures.

If you choose to use rodent control products, please do so responsibly. Whenever possible, use enclosed tamper-resistant bait stations or traps and avoid the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, which can pose a serious threat to hawks, owls, coyotes, bobcats, domestic pets, and other wildlife that prey on rodents.

If you observe significant rodent activity in the Association’s common areas, please notify Action’s Community Care Department with the location and any relevant details so the Association can investigate and determine whether additional pest control measures are warranted.

By working together to reduce food, water, and shelter sources and by taking appropriate preventative measures on individual properties, we can help minimize seasonal rodent activity and maintain a cleaner, healthier community for everyone.

Dear Moulton Ranch III Residents,

The Association has recently received several reports of increased coyote activity throughout the community. Coyotes are native to Southern California and are commonly found in residential neighborhoods adjacent to open space. While sightings are not unusual, it is important for all residents to take precautions to help keep our community safe.

Please help reduce the likelihood of coyote encounters by following these recommendations:

• Never feed coyotes or other wildlife.
• Keep cats indoors whenever possible.
• Always supervise small pets outdoors and keep dogs on a short leash while walking.
• Avoid walking pets at dawn, dusk, or after dark, when coyotes are most active.
• Secure trash containers and remove outdoor pet food and water bowls.
• Pick up fallen fruit and clean outdoor cooking areas to eliminate food sources.
• If you encounter a coyote, do not run. Instead, make yourself appear as large as possible, make loud noises, clap your hands, wave your arms, or use a whistle or air horn to encourage the coyote to leave the area.

The Association will continue to maintain the common areas, including trimming vegetation where appropriate to improve visibility. However, because coyotes are native wildlife, there is no effective way to permanently remove them from the area. The most effective way to reduce coyote activity is for the community to work together to eliminate food sources and reinforce coyotes’ natural fear of people.

If you observe a coyote exhibiting unusually bold or aggressive behavior toward people, please report it to:

Mission Viejo Animal Services
Phone: (949) 470-3045
Website: https://cityofmissionviejo.org/departments/animal-services

California Department of Fish and Wildlife – South Coast Region
Phone: (858) 467-4201
Website: https://wildlife.ca.gov

If there is an immediate threat to public safety or a coyote attack on a person, call 911 immediately.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep Moulton Ranch III a safe community for residents, pets, and wildlife.

For street lights located on the community streets (which are public), maintenance is handled by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). If you notice a street light that is out or malfunctioning, please report it directly to SDG&E through their online reporting system or customer service line. When reporting, be prepared to provide the nearest address or the pole number (if visible) to help expedite the repair. The link to the online outage reporting is: https://www.sdge.com/residential/customer-service/outage-center/report-street-light-outage

For light poles located within Moulton Ranch Park, these are maintained by the Association. Any outages or issues with park lighting should be reported to Management so they can coordinate repairs.

Timely reporting helps ensure that lighting issues are addressed quickly, keeping our community safe and well-lit.

The Board of Directors would like to remind all residents of the community’s approved work hours for any exterior or contractor-related activity.

Per Association guidelines, work is permitted between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. This includes construction, landscaping, maintenance, and any other activities that may generate noise or impact neighboring homes.

No work is permitted outside of these hours, including Sundays, to help preserve the peaceful enjoyment of our community for all residents.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in adhering to these guidelines and being mindful of your neighbors. If you have any questions regarding permitted work or need clarification, please contact management.

Thank you for helping keep Moulton Ranch III a respectful and enjoyable place to live.