Rat poison will remain available at the reception desk while supplies last. After that, the municipality will stop distributing it. Anyone noticing rat nuisance in public areas can report it to the environmental department.
By choosing smart and poison-free rat traps, Holsbeek is adopting a new approach to pest control. Rat poison often provides no lasting solution and is harmful to other animals, such as predators and pets. The smart traps target rats specifically without using poison, thus limiting the impact on the environment.
To prevent rat nuisance in public areas, residents can report it to the environmental department via milieu@holsbeek.be or by calling 016 79 11 04.
At home, rat nuisance can be prevented by not leaving fruit or food scraps out, storing waste and animal feed in sealed containers, and sealing any holes or openings around buildings.
