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Slugs and Snails

General Information

  • Belong to the mollusc family
  • Have shiny white eggs
  • Common to all gardens in Scotland as part of their natural environment
  • Slugs and snails will only be treated if within the house(where very damp conditions prevail)
  • Treatment does not prevent cause of problem. It is up to the owner/tenant to repair dampness
  • The Animal Control Officer will check to establish cause and/or access point and advise the householder, if tenant will inform housing.

Significance

  • indicative of dampness and building issues

Preventative Treatment

FoodAccessHarbourage (i.e. possible nest sites)
Some relief may be gained by clearing vegetation and debris from near to indoor access points

Cracks, crevices and steps

sub floor areas

Stirling Council

  • Strirling Council charge for this service

Cost of Treatment (until 31 March 2009)

£32

Concessions

certain concessions from payment apply e.g. OAP/UB40  - if you wish to request a concession please phone 0845 2777000 - we regret that concessions can not be processed on line