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A rat infestation in Glasgow's Yoker neighborhood has residents fearful, with large rats seen near homes despite promises to improve waste management.
A severe rat infestation in Speirshall Close, Glasgow’s Yoker neighborhood, has alarmed residents, who report large rats appearing in back courts, bins, and near homes, with some climbing walls and approaching doors.
Over the past 14 months, the problem has worsened despite promises to improve waste management, including the installation of additional bins—only one provided for six flats, leading to overflowing waste.
The GMB union says refuse workers are too afraid to collect trash due to the severity, warning of health risks like leptospirosis.
While the council disputes claims that rats are too large for bait boxes, stating they can fit through half-inch spaces, it acknowledges the issue and says pest control, residents, and housing providers must collaborate to resolve it.
Residents, including parents, fear for their families’ safety and hygiene, demanding urgent action.
Una infestación de ratas en el barrio Yoker de Glasgow tiene temerosos a los residentes, con grandes ratas vistas cerca de las casas a pesar de las promesas de mejorar la gestión de residuos.