(KARK) A rat infestation at the Governor’s Mansion was one of many problems that had the Arkansas first lady applying for grants in hopes of funding repairs to preserve the place they now call home.

A home inspection credits things like electrical and insulation damage to the little critters.

“When the first lady and the Governor first got here it was a bit of a surprise but they have worked hard in order to get everything back in place as much as you can right now,” said Governor spokesman, JR Davis.

Susan Hutchinson has applied for a million dollar grant for the repairs to ensure taxpayer dollars will not be used.