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Rat danger in St. Ingbert: City takes action against uninvited rodents!
St. Ingbert-Mitte is fighting against the rat problem: residents report that the city is responding with measures and controls.
Rat danger in St. Ingbert: City takes action against uninvited rodents!
In St. Ingbert, reports of rat sightings in a former Hamm Bakery building are causing continued concern among residents. The sightings, which were reported back in January, prompted the city administration to conduct an on-site visit. Loud Saarbrücken newspaper So far there has been no rat infestation in St. Ingbert that required the use of exterminators.
A constant 20 to 25 rats are spotted in the city every year. Thomas Schöben, head of the Citizen Services and Order Division, confirmed these figures and pointed out that the rat population was not noticeable. Christian Fettig, technical manager of the wastewater operation, added that the exact size of the rat population is unclear.
Difficult conditions for residents
Alfred Lampel, a local resident, particularly complains about the rat problem, which he has observed for years. Some residents keep switching sides of the street because of the rats. An open garbage container next to the old bakery building, whose lid is broken, creates additional attractions for the rodents.
The building itself provides shelter for the rats as the basement openings are half open. The owner of the house said loudly S.R has already contacted the city to initiate measures to combat the rat population. This also includes an inspection by the property management. They have promised to install protective plates to keep the rats away.
The city has responded to residents' complaints and is actively fighting the rat problem. The city police monitor the building and rat bait is placed throughout the city once a year to keep the population down.
Shared responsibility for cleanliness
Nevertheless, the primary responsibility for combating the rat problem lies with the property owner, not the city. An appeal is made to residents: garbage should not be disposed of in the area or in the canal, and emptied yellow bags should not be left out prematurely.
The topic will also be discussed in the upcoming program “Region am Mittag” on January 29, 2025 on SR 3 Saarlandwelle and will remain in the public focus. The authorities and residents are jointly faced with the challenge of finding an immediate solution to the rat problem and thus improving the living environment.