Countdown Dunedin South's intense pest management days may be behind them.

The store's been closed since February 10 after multiple continued rat sightings.

If none are spotted overnight, MPI have given them the all clear for opening tomorrow.

Consumer NZ's Jon Duffy says rats have a bad name - but people need to have faith the pests are being properly dealt with.

"You've got to trust that MPI are doing their job in making sure that it's safe, and that they've got the exterminators in- and that they've done their best."

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