Rats bating
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Tf223
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If there are evidence of an infestation, then as highlighted below Env Health may issue a notice under s4. Of the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 requirement a programme of treatment for the destruction of rats. The legislation technically weds it as ‘keeping land free from vermin’ so may take action where the are satisfied there is an attraction liable to cause infestation, even if there is not an active infestation.
You should however start baiting, using a decent whole grain bait and bait boxes. I have a defra info sheet which provides good advice on effective baiting techniques - Info sheet
Env health should visit to assess, if they have pushed you away push back if needed with evidence showing borrowing from next door or runs heading between you and theirs.
You should however start baiting, using a decent whole grain bait and bait boxes. I have a defra info sheet which provides good advice on effective baiting techniques - Info sheet
Env health should visit to assess, if they have pushed you away push back if needed with evidence showing borrowing from next door or runs heading between you and theirs.
Seen issues in the past with dogs / birds picking up rats with poison residue round their mouths = and even in the old days picking up dead / dying rats. I know the current stuff is meant to break down in the targets body but you would not find me eating one
Bad practice if dead/dying rats are left lying around
Some would say bad practice - some would say real life
I would say negligent
We can go on for ever cant we
Lots of high strength blue food , Fen Traps ( set legally ) phone and report the to the local council .
shakey jake
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Poison should be your last resort, if you are trained you should understand CRRU.
The use of single feed rodenticide outside is now legal, but be very careful, accidental poisoning either primary or secondary is a risk.
I hope you get sorted
The use of single feed rodenticide outside is now legal, but be very careful, accidental poisoning either primary or secondary is a risk.
I hope you get sorted
Get yourself a couple of Fenn #6's, set them (properly and legally) but leave the safety on for at least 3 days. Some crunchy peanut butter on the trigger plate every time you see it's been taken, then take the safety catch off.
Rats aren't as dumb as many would wish them to be and they're suspicious of anything new in their environment. Leaving the trap open but inert for a few days lets them overcome their wariness and the PNB draws them in nicely ... as does liquidised fishy catfood (but that's a bugger to keep on the trigger plate
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Rats aren't as dumb as many would wish them to be and they're suspicious of anything new in their environment. Leaving the trap open but inert for a few days lets them overcome their wariness and the PNB draws them in nicely ... as does liquidised fishy catfood (but that's a bugger to keep on the trigger plate
)In the UK, from January 1st, 2025, the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) is restricted to areas within or directly adjacent to buildings. This means they can no longer be used in open areas, like fields or waste dumps, unless specifically connected to a building. This change is driven by concerns about wildlife, particularly barn owls, which are being impacted by SGAR residues in their prey.
shakey jake
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Its in his garden, id say that this area is directly connected to a building.
But i would still say its a moot point, the source of the issue is next door. That is where the problem needs to be dealt with.
I completely agree
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