LOCALS say they have been bit by a rat infestation as an alleged result of residents lobbing food out of their windows.
Folk in Poole, have claimed that some tenants at Sterte Court are dropping the trash which then triggered a rodent congregation outside.
BCP Council, whichowns the building, has told residents that they have laid out several booby traps to snag the rats, Bournemouth Echo reported.
A letter from BCP Homes said: “Individuals are throwing food from their windows in addition to leaving food on the ground attracting more vermin onto the estate.”;
Hazel Colley, who lives on the fifth floor at Sterte Court, revealed that her daughter has laid eyes on one of the rodents.
She said: “The trouble is, some people who live here throw their food out of the windows. I was out earlier this month picking up food around the ground.
“I can’t complain about the council because they are doing what they can to address it.
“But once the rats have taken hold, it’s difficult to get rid of them.”;
Meanwhile, mum Joanne says she has routinely encountered the creatures since she moved in to her flat three years ago.
“One time food actually hit my daughter,”; she said.
“Another time she almost picked one up.
“Rats are coming through the doors because people leave the rubbish. I’ve reported it before.”;
A BCP Council spokesman has reassured residents that steps are being taken to deal with the problem, including regular visitors by a pest control contractor.
“We understand the distress that this will cause and would encourage residents to report any sightings of rodents and to ensure that the public areas are kept free of food waste,” a spokesperson said.
“New bins have been provided in the communal waste storage areas and update letters have been sent to all residents with guidance and advice.
“We continue to monitor the situation.”;
RAT OUTTA HELL
It comes as neighbours say they are facing a “massive rat infestation” — with rats and appearing in toilet pans.
Tenants and homeowners on Summerhill Road, Drumchapel, claimexponentially sinceCity Council general waste bin collections reduced to just one every three weeks in 2020 and 2021.
Moira Berry, 59, told : “I’ve had them in my garden, and last week one came up the toilet at 5am. I’ve caught two myself in a trap. It’s ever since this bin situation.”;
Bins are overflowing on Summerhill Road, with still more than a week to go until the next general waste bin collection.
Resident Amy Stuart, 41, said: “The bins are shocking. Ever since the bin schedule was changed, the rats have come out in force.”;
Rat holes can be seen up and down the row of homes, which lies across from a children’s play park.
