As beforehand reported, 50 residents dwelling in Basingstoke city centre are calling on Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to take “urgent action” to take care of the rat infestation, which has resulted in rodents coming into individuals’s home.
They consider the issue stems from a rat nest in Glebe Gardens which has not been handled, ensuing within the pests breeding at a “frightening speed”.
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However, residents say that the motion taken has not been sufficient and it has develop into a “huge environmental health hazard”.
Now, a spokesperson for the borough council has stated its pest management contractor and environmental well being workforce, who’ve been monitoring the location “have not identified a rat problem in Glebe Gardens”.
Residents had been informed to take away chicken feeders to sort out the rat downside.
The council spokesperson added: “We have also been proactively speaking to residents and supporting them with information on additional action they can take if they find rats near their property.”
It despatched a letter to greater than 30 properties within the space in October however stated “we have had no feedback”.
Liz Wheeler, who lives in Church Square, stated: “It appears the council take the view we have no further problems as we haven’t responded in bulk.”
She added: “This will be as all residents are aware of the council’s response to us. We have an active WhatsApp group and can also forward emails.”
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The council stated it encourages residents to get in contact to debate the problems, including: “In the broader city centre space, we have now been improving scale back rat exercise, comparable to eradicating their access to litter bins, litter selecting and chopping again overgrown vegetation.
“Anyone figuring out an issue with rats of their home or backyard ought to method a reliable pest controller. The council supplies a free rat therapy service for residents on means-tested advantages.
“Businesses and different landowners even have a duty to ensure they’re addressing points of their places.
“Being near parks and open spaces has many benefits including more visible wildlife such as birds and squirrels, but these environments are also home to less popular creatures such as rats. We encourage residents to remove food and water sources like bird feeders and pet food in their gardens and to keep on top of maintenance to reduce the likelihood of rats being attracted there.”
As beforehand reported, John Horsley, technical help officer on the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) stated the Basingstoke public is in “significant danger” from rats if the issue isn’t handled.
