Rat alarm in Amberg: City starts effective control from October 6th to 10th!

Rat alarm in Amberg: City starts effective control from October 6th to 10th!

Comprehensive rat control will take place in the city of Amberg from October 6th to 10th. This campaign, which extends across the entire city, is one of the regular measures carried out in spring and autumn to sustainably control the rat population. [oberpfalzecho] reports that citizens are asked to immediately report any identified rat infestations or suspected cases to the Office for Public Order and the Environment.

Reports can be made during the campaign period by telephone on 09621/10-1306 or 09621/10-1360. Even on private property, action is taken against rats in collaboration with the owners if an infestation is discovered or there is a concrete suspicion. It is important that owners must take action themselves outside of this campaign week if they discover rat infestation, because waiting for the next municipal campaign is not permitted, as [Mittelbayerische] emphasizes.

Operators and methods of rat control

When fighting rats, the city of Amberg only uses tested pesticides approved by the Federal Biological Institute. These measures are designed to ensure the safety of people, pets and livestock. The responsibility for this lies with both the specialists and the property owners. The new Hazardous Substances Ordinance of 2021 has changed the specialist knowledge requirements for municipal employees, with a requirement to have specialist knowledge of hazardous substances. These new regulations apply to the professional use of rat control products, while private consumers are not affected by the regulations, as [ahrens-schädlingskontrolle] states.

The amendment also meant that municipal employees who work with rat control products now have to provide evidence of special training in order to be able to carry out their tasks properly and responsibly. This expertise must be proven by July 28, 2025. Environmental concerns also increase the effort and costs of rat control.

Conclusion

The upcoming rat control in Amberg is an important step in avoiding health-threatening situations and ensuring the quality of life in the city. Citizens are called upon to actively help by reporting rat infestations. Only through collective action can the rat population be effectively contained.

The Office for Public Order and Environment is available at any time to answer questions and provide information about rat control so that we can work together to get a rat problem under control.

More in-depth information can be accessed via the following links: Upper Palatinate echo, Central Bavarian, ahrens pest control.