To proactively control rat populations in the Borough, the
Council undertakes a wide ranging sewer baiting
programme.
This programme is conducted with part funding from United
Utilities and aims to reduce rodent populations throughout the
Borough. Data collected from rodent complaints, as well as
information from previous sewer baiting programmes, ensure that
treatments are targeted at those areas where most activity is
experienced.
The Council's sewer baiting programme has seen rodent activity
within the waste water system decrease by 12% since
2003.