will the council send a rat catcher around ?
Is it an enviromental health issue?
I have two small chilred, shall I let them play in the garden ?
yes put some rat poison down today
2007-06-24 06:20:40 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Environment ➔ Other - Environment
as far as i know the council will charge you. they put poison down in big black boxes. it can be and enviroment health issue if others in your area hav trouble with them too. and as for your children be careful what they play with. rats carry disease.
2007-06-24 10:16:50 · answer #1 · answered by Bee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh no - don't put poison down!! You'll kill some poor, cute innocent wildlife who comes along to nosh on the remains, then dies a horrible death. Council's Environmental Health should be the first stop, or humane traps (make sure if you catch it to take it several miles away or it might find it's way back). Definitely keep the kids well away till it's gone - rats carry one particularly nasty disease (pronounced vile's disease, though not spelt that way) which should be avoided at all costs.
2007-06-24 07:34:17 · answer #2 · answered by Grumpyinthemornings 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are about 10 rats for each person in UK cities, so don't panic.
Is there anything out your back that would be attracting them? Is your rubbish bin sealed properly?
Give the place a good clean out. Fill up any rat holes with broken glass & cement.
There will always be rats in your neighbourhood. All you can do is discourage them form living in your own garden. Of course they will probably still be crossing your garden regularly, and there is the danger of Weil's disease. This is why we wash our hands before meals.
2007-06-24 07:37:21 · answer #3 · answered by des r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Des r has the answer. Also like to add I think someone has estimated that on average we are all about 10 feet away from a rat at anytime. One will not hurt you. Depends where you live town or city, near a canal or railway embankment (particularly prone) or refuse sights.
Basic hygiene rules will deal with odd encounter.
Call out council if you are worried about infestation, you keep seeing them.
2007-06-24 18:59:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's the council. I don't think you have to pay for it either - at least I've never known anyone who has, but I guess some councils would charge you to breathe if they could get away with it.
2007-06-24 06:29:21 · answer #5 · answered by Kes51 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the council asap and get a pest control officer round. Rats constantly pee everywhere and you or your kids can pick up nasty diseases from that.
2007-06-24 06:24:37 · answer #6 · answered by Nexus6 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ooh nasty. Speak to your local council and/or environmental health. They will take this seriously and investigate. They normally send a specialist in asap.
2007-06-24 06:30:00 · answer #7 · answered by Keira 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take up the poison you can kill your kids, a dog or cat or the wildlife in your area. bet a good cat from the pound will do the job and earn its keep for you
2007-06-25 00:28:45 · answer #8 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call environmental health, they will be able to advise you.
I saw one in my garden last year, they said it was a stray
2007-06-24 06:26:32 · answer #9 · answered by keefy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've just come back from Naples. If you think the UK is the dustbin of Europe take a trip out there.
2007-06-24 13:29:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋