After several digging jobs in the center of Nässjö during the spring, the staff at the home health care began to notice the pests, Småland's Dagblad was the first to report.
During the summer it was quiet, but when the weather got colder last fall, the rats' activity began to be noticed all the more.
Able to work remotely
Because several employees expressed discomfort and fear of the rats, the home health care has offered to work remotely or within the premises of the elderly care facility.
- You shouldn't have to be tough to come to work, says Maria Lennborg Säleby, unit manager for home health care in Nässjö municipality.
Ida Andersson is not so afraid of the rats but feels disturbed by their activity.
In the clip, she shows where the rats gnawed on the ceiling.
Occupational therapist Ida Andersson places a drum over a well lid to prevent rats from entering the premises.
Photo: Irma Hellman/SVT
Poison, rat traps and tape work
At the beginning of November, the landlord and the municipality's technical service administration took a new approach to overcome the problem.
Poison and rat traps have been placed on the roofs.
Where the rats have gnawed holes in the ceiling, new roof tiles have been placed and the cracks have been taped.
Aren't you worried that the rats will gnaw through the extra plates and tape?
- Yes, a little close, but you have to try to trust the measures the landlord has taken, says Ida Andersson.