A Florida resident living on Groenewald Street has recently experienced a problem with rats chewing through various components of his car.
During July, this resident spent close to R8 500,00 on just two of the four areas damaged. The rats could have come from anywhere; many houses in that area have overgrown gardens, there is a cemetery nearby as well as a vacant piece of land with severely overgrown grass.
A Seventh-Day Adventist Church situated on the same street was emailed about the problem and the damages caused. The church had a large quantity of dry grass and garden waste against its palisade fencing and its garden was not in good condition either.
The church was asked to assist in the repair costs, but could not help in that regard. They did, however, make a concerted effort to clean up their garden and the sidewalks surrounding their property. With the help of contractors and a Florida transport company, the church was able to get the garden cleaned and most of the rubbish removed. The pavements surrounding the church’s property were neatened up and all the leaves, grass and sticks on the property were put into piles for the two companies to remove.
It is imperative for residents and businesses in all areas to keep their surroundings neat and hygienic to avoid infestation by rats and other pests.
In the event of an infestation, Environmental Health Services can be called on 011 761 0206 or Johannesburg Pest Control on 011 761 0241. After obtaining the necessary information relating to the complaint, inspections will be done to determine the severity of the issue, and how to resolve the problem. After the inspection, teams can be sent to deal with the issues accordingly.
