Pest Control
Hafod Housing tenants are responsible for the removal of pest infestations from their property such as fleas, mice, cockroaches, ants etc unless there is evidence that the pests have arisen because the Association has failed or neglected to do something.
Tenants should contact their local authorities to remove pests as many Local Authorities may provide either a free or low cost service.
Hafod are however responsible for removing pests from a communal area and will arrange to do so within seven days of the infestation being reported.
We will also repair any holes through roof coverings, eaves, walls etc which allow pests such as mice, rats, birds and squirrels to enter a property to prevent further problems occurring.
If you find bats in your property you must not remove them as they are a protected species under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. You can however contact us for advice.
You can help reduce the problem of unwanted pests by
• Cleaning your bin regularly
• Wrapping up your rubbish
• Putting your rubbish out on the correct day
• Not placing your rubbish in the rear garden and allow it to build up.
• Regularly using flea powder or spray on pests
• Not feeding birds left over foodstuffs.
