Gardens Mice and rats commonly come into the home from the garden. To avoid pests in your garden, trim back overgrown bushes, regularly mow and edge lawns and keep your garden clear of household rubbish.
If infestation happens In the event of an infestation, your local supermarket or hardware shop is likely to have a solution. Sprays and treatments are available for flies, cockroaches, spiders, ants and other insects. Follow the instructions on the packaging for best results. For mice and rats, baits and traps are available and will usually solve the problem. Be careful when using bait around children or animals, and be sure to follow the instructions on the packaging. If issues continue, contact your Housing Officer . If an infestation is found to be a result of general living conditions, you may be charged for professional pest control eradication.
Wheelie bins Put your wheelie bins out for collection as often as you can, even if they aren’t full. Having household waste sitting for long periods creates unpleasant smells which attracts pests. Clean your wheelie bins with warm soapy water when they start to smell unpleasant.
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