Mother tackles Chippendale Waye rat infestation

A MOTHER has been left infuriated with the lack of help she has received with a rat infestation in her garden.

Nuala O'Connor, a 30 year-old florist who lives on Chippendale Waye, Uxbridge, will not let her nine year-old son play outside because she is worried about his safety.

She says the rats are a result of the derelict house next door which is uninhabitable, apart from the rodents who have set up home in its garden and have been running onto her property.

She said: "I can't let my son play in the garden, and with Spring coming up its not on.
"It's disgusting, I would not even buy my own house.

"We are not talking about one rat, we are talking about two or three rats a day. They invaded my property, and the Council do not do anything."

Waste has built up in the neighbouring gardens, providing the perfect home for a rats nest.

Both Ms O'Connor and her neighbour, who asked not to be named, claimed to have contacted Hillingdon Homes, who are responsible for the property, to let them know of the problem.

Both claimed to have called the Council four times since December, and subsequently an expert from the Health and Environmental Agency came to visit the estate early January.

Although he confirmed the houses were being overrun by rats at the time, no further action has been undertaken since.

When contacted by the Gazette, Hillingdon Homes acknowledged the reports of the rats and confirmed it would look into the situation.

Tim Price, chief executive, said: "Hillingdon Homes is working to remove any debris in gardens that may be attracting rodents and treating areas where necessary to ensure that the issue is rectified."