Glasgow rat reports fall 26% in living areas, council says

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 09:50 · Archive

Reports of rats in Glasgow's living areas fell 26 per cent in September compared with the same month last year, from 237 to 176 reports, according to Councillor Laura Doherty. Reports in non-living areas fell 16 per cent from 714 to 600.

Councillor Doherty, the SNP convenor for neighbourhood services and assets, attributed the decline to recent investment in pest control and cleansing services, including increased capacity and repeat visits to problem areas. She cautioned that it is too early to conclude the underlying rat population has reduced, but called the latest data 'encouraging signs'.

Councillor Doherty stressed that the council cannot tackle vermin alone. Housing associations, factors, businesses and property owners also have a role to play in stopping the conditions that allow rats to thrive, including proper waste disposal, property maintenance, drainage repairs and land management.

How it is being reported

• Glasgow's rat problem shows 'encouraging signs' of easing as fewer rodents spottedCouncillor Mooney asked if current pest controls and cleansing measures were enough.Glasgow Live · 31 Oct, 10:20
• 'Encouraging signs' being shown in Glasgow's fight against rats says councillorGlasgow rat reports fall 26% in living areas and 16% in non-living areas, as council pest control and cleansing investment shows encouraging signs.Glasgow Times · 31 Oct, 08:38
• Glasgow’s rat problem shows 'encouraging signs' of easing, councillor saysGlasgow’s rat problem shows “encouraging signs” of easing as fewer reports of rodents have been made according to a senior councillor.The Herald · 30 Oct, 16:33

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