Friday, August 28, 2009

Pest Control

Cockroaches

Any treatment to destroy major cockroach infestations should be carried out by a licensed pest controller at the expense of the resident. Council can offer advice on the control of cockroaches but does not carry out treatment on private property. In all residences it is the responsibility of the occupant to control cockroaches.

Mosquitoes

For the past 16 years, the City of Ryde has conducted a Mosquito Control Program (weekly December to April), in conjunction with NSW Health (through Westmead Hospital Department of Entomology), Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) and Parramatta City Council.
The Salmarsh Mosquito is very aggressive and breeds in the saltmarshes on the southern side of the Parramatta River outside the Ryde Local Government Area. During these summer months, Saltmarsh Mosquitoes can rapidly increase and disperse (5-10km wind assisted even as far as Eastwood).
This regional approach is complemented by localised action carried out by City of Ryde and includes spot hand spraying when breeding areas are detected. This generally targets Freshwater (Domestic) Mosquitoes – the type found in puddles, water containers, stagnant backyard pools, creeks and drains.