Pests, Vermin & Fouling

Rats

It is important that we all take steps to prevent vermin entering our homes and maintain a safe and healthy living environment.

Vermin including rats and mice, can be attracted to food or shelter.  They can carry diseases and cause damage to property.  It is essential that we take measures to prevent them from entering our homes.

Here are some steps you can take to help prevent vermin activity:-

• Dispose of rubbish properly – make sure to put rubbish in the bin and keep it sealed.  Avoid leaving food scraps or packaging outside, as this can attract vermin;
• Keep your home clean – wipe down surfaces, clean up spills and store food in sealed containers,  This will help eliminate potential food source for vermin;
• Report any sightings – if you notice any vermin activity please report it to the Co-operative on 01698 263311.

Bees & Wasps

We will arrange treatment for the removal of wasps within your home but not in external garden areas or rear courts.

Should you have a wasp nest within your property please contact the Co-operative and we will arrange for a Pest Control Officer to attend to it.  Any nest would be treated but may not be removed by the Co-operative’s pest control contractor.

In the case of honey bees North Lanarkshire Council do not provide treatment for the removal of them within or around your home.  The season for Masonry Bees is from the end of March to June.

Dog Fouling

Dog poop can attract some unwanted guests like flies and even rates who are attracted by dog poop.  If your pet’s waste isn’t disposed of properly, rodents may begin appearing.

Scoop the Poop!!!!

The majority of dog owners are respectful of other people and pick up after their pets.  As a dog owner it is your responsibility to clean up any mess after your pet. It is not permitted to allow your dog to wander around the estates without a lead and foul within the common areas including back courts, grassed areas and pavements within the estates.

The landscaping contractor will not cut any grass where dog foul has been left lying. It is therefore essential that all dog owners clear up any mess to allow the landscapers to cut the grass.

Please help us identify any owners who do not clean up after their dogs by reporting this to your Housing Officer.

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