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Rat plague in Güstrow: Mayor warns of health risks!
Mayor Zimmermann calls on Güstrower to fight rats. Recommendations for preventing and reporting infestations.
Rat plague in Güstrow: Mayor warns of health risks!
In the Barlach town of Güstrow, there is great concern about an increasing rat infestation in the city. Mayor Sascha Zimmermann (FDP) has now called on the citizens of Güstrow to be attentive and take action. The city administration is reporting several rat sightings that are raising alarm bells. To combat the problem, Zimmermann wants residents to deprive rats of food sources and habitat.
What exactly are the recommendations? According to the instructions from nordkurier.de, leftover food and organic waste should be stored safely. Garbage containers must be secured so that rats cannot access them. It is also advised not to dispose of kitchen waste via the sewer system and not to store animal feed openly. Feeding pets and birds should also be done in such a way that no leftover food is left for the rats.
Minimize rat habitat
Another important step is avoiding shelter options. Zimmermann recommends that Güstrowers do not store junk, stacks of wood and similar materials unnecessarily. Shrubs and plants should be trimmed to a shorter growth habit to avoid providing shelter for the rats. In addition, residents should properly create compost heaps and check their buildings for entry openings. Clear calls to monitor “rat streets” are also on the list Recommendations[guestrow.de](https://www.guestrow.de/stadt-kultur-politik/nachrichten/pressemelde?tx_news_pi1%5Bact ion%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=1406&cHash=f47e24a086819f1ec32b6c1583a376da).
But setting up rat traps, as has already been done in the Distelberg residential area, is only part of the solution. Ultimately, complete responsibility for rat control lies with the property owners. Anyone who sees a suspicious number of rats should report it immediately. A larger infestation must be reported to the Rostock district health department, as rats are considered health pests whose excretions can transmit diseases. However, individual sightings are not subject to reporting.
Public behavior against rats
There are also clear rules that should be observed in public spaces. The city advises not to feed animals in parks, green spaces or outdoor dining areas and not to leave fallen food lying around. Bulky waste should only be placed on the street on the day of collection to avoid giving rats additional access to food. Citizens are encouraged to do their part and keep the environment clean to minimize the risk of rat infestation.
Some other important measures include keeping ditches and properties clean and regularly checking sewage systems. Special attention should be paid to shelter options in the form of old sewer pipes or directions to the water source. Proper storage of waste and avoiding feeding in risky areas are essential steps that emerge from laves.niedersachsen.de.
The people of Güstrow are therefore called upon to take action and act together against the rat plague. This is the only way to contain the spread of these unpleasant “city dwellers” and ensure everyone’s health.