Rats, Wasps Nests etc.
If anyone should see any of the above, and suspect a problematic nest or infestation, then could they please contact the Allotments section of Parks. They’ll arrange for a Pest Controller to visit the site, and there’s no charge for this, but please note that the plot holder may have to be available to meet the Pest Controller and to show them the site of the problem.
However, wasps nests not on or close to a plot or public area should be left alone, as they are, on balance, a beneficial part of the natural ensemble. They kill some otherwise harmful pests and also pollinate. (The judgement of plot holders, as to whether a nest is too close, or otherwise a problem, and so should be treated, will be accepted.)
Rhandiroedd
Parciau a Chwaraeon
Ffôn (029) 2233 0235
E-bost allotments@Cardiff.gov.uk
Awdurdod Harbwr Caerdydd, Ty’r Frenhines Alexandra, Ffordd Cargo, Bae Cardydd, CAERDYDD, CF10 4LY
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Allotments
Parks and Sport
Telephone (029) 2233 0235
Email allotments@Cardiff.gov.uk
Cardiff Harbour Authority, Queen Alexandra House, Cargo Road, Cardiff Bay, CARDIFF, CF10 4LY
The best way to avoid rats on our site is to ensure that NO cooked, processed or harvested foods are left out for them, and that bird feeders etc. are inaccessible to them.
A tidy plot also provides few suitable nesting places for them. So let’s please keep all of ours free of junk.
Bee Swarms
On the other hand, honey bee swarms are not a pest at all. All bees are protected species, as there’s a serious decline in those that pollinate, so swarms must not be destroyed. The season for such natural events is from April to July.
The Cardiff, Vale, and the Valleys Beekeepers’ Association (Affiliated to the Welsh Beekeepers’ Association) will collect them instead.
Their contacts are:-
Barbara and Harold Williams (that Association’s Training and Apiary Manager) 02920 597275.
