Control of Vermin

Under clause 21 of the Public Health (General) Regulation 2002, occupiers of premises are required to take reasonable measures to keep the premises free of fleas, other disease-carrying insects, rats and mice.

Where a property is providing a harbourage for disease-carrying pests, Council Environmental Health Officers can order the owner or occupier to take action to place the premises in a healthy condition.

If you suspect that a neighbouring property is harbouring pests you should contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 9952 8222.

Pests of Public Health Significance

• Birds
• Cockroaches
• Fleas
• Flies
• Mosquitos
• Rats and Mice

Other Pests

• Bee Swarms
• European Wasps
• Feral Rabbits
• Foxes
• Spiders
• Termites