What's different around Albion Park
Water runs right through
Shellharbour City Council says the rivulet's catchment covers about 110 square kilometres, from the escarpment across to the lake. Albion Park, Albion Park Rail, Calderwood, Croome, North Macquarie and Yallah all sit in it.
Your council isn't Wollongong's
Albion Park comes under Shellharbour City Council, which doesn't manage pest animals on private land. For foxes and rabbits it points people to Local Land Services.
Bush edges mean ticks
Tullimbar Landcare works at Elizabeth Brownlee Reserve at the end of Digby Close. NSW Health says ticks are common in bush and long grass along the east coast, so check the kids and the dog after a walk.
Mosquitoes follow the water
NSW Health says mosquitoes need water to breed, and its statewide monitoring runs from November to April, the peak months.
Renting here? Whose job is it?
Generally, a NSW landlord looks after pests that were there at the start of the tenancy. A tenant is responsible for pests that arrive later because of their own rubbish or cleaning. Pests that got in through something like a hole in the wall may not be on the tenant at all.
Can't agree? Either side can use NSW Fair Trading's dispute resolution service. Keep a written record of what you've seen, with photos and dates.
End of lease pest control only comes up if your lease or pet agreement requires it. In NSW a fumigation condition is only allowed for a mammal pet kept indoors. Our end of lease page goes through it.
After a good soaking
- Tip out pot bases, buckets, toys and anything else holding water.
- Clear gutters and check downpipes are still connected.
- Move stored timber and cardboard up off wet ground.
- Look along fences and sheds for fresh burrows or droppings.
- Take photos of any damage before you tidy up, if you rent.
Questions for a pest business
- What did you find, and where?
- What will a follow-up visit involve, if one's needed?
- Will the quote and treatment record name the product used?
What we'd do about pests in Albion Park
Empty anything holding water within a day or two of heavy rain, and keep gutters running. If you rent, tell the landlord or agent early and in writing. If the problem's still there after that, tell us what you've seen.
Want someone to look at it?
Tell us what you've seen and your postcode, and a local pest business that handles exactly that calls you to talk it through.
