Rat problems hit some areas worse than others
When it comes to things that make your skin crawl, discovering a rat in your house or back garden probably tops the list.
After submitting Freedom of Information requests to each borough council, data has revealed the worst areas in the region for rat problems last year. Bolton - 600 callouts in total The region is mid-table for rat reports, with the BL1 postcode looking like the worst area in the borough for reporting vermin. The council say they have a rapid approach to dealing with reports from residents.
"As a Council there are several steps taken to control the vermin population. We will undertake sewer baiting on behalf of United Utilities, work with housing associations and registered providers to ensure housing stock they administer has pest management protocols in place for residents, also, the Council will work to educate people on how small steps taken in and around the home can reduce the risk of attracting rats or other vermin.
“In the meantime, if you have a pest/vermin problem, please contact our Pest Control Service on 0161 770 2244 as it is very difficult to get rid of rats without professional help. Our current treatment involves up to two visits in a four-week period, although an additional treatment may be required depending on the severity of the infestation.
“The team also regularly delivers talks to advise community groups on pest control. We record all reports of rat sightings and requests for our pest control treatment service within the borough to the environmental health service and regularly monitor them. “We pro-actively bait areas including sewers and ask people to report sightings which gives us valuable intelligence to help continually shape that programme. We are also reviewing records from the past few years to see if there have been any changes in numbers or behaviour beyond the usual annual fluctuations due to the weather and local activities such as building work.
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