Any Insects Emanating from Relevant Industrial, Trade or Business Premises
The vast majority of insect species do not cause a nuisance but are essential components of biodiversity and maintain ecosystems through pollination, soil maintenance and other functions. There are, however, certain industrial and business activities which, if improperly managed, have the potential to give rise to conditions which result in an increase in insect populations (species of house flies, fruit fly, sewer flies, etc. , which in turn can cause nuisance and a risk to public health. District councils have a duty to take reasonable steps, where practicable, to investigate any complaints of insect nuisance.Examples of insect-related nuisances might include infestations of flies, cockroaches, or other pests that originate from a business and cause a problem for nearby residents. Locating the source of an insect nuisance can be a difficult and lengthy process, as flying insects can travel considerable distances. Likely sources of insect nuisance can include:
- poultry houses and farms (buildings on agricultural land are not exempt)
- sewage treatment works
- manure or silage storage areas
- animal housing
- stagnant ditches and drains
- landfill sites, refuse tips and waste transfer stations
This provision does not apply to insects from domestic premises.