Community preventive measures

PUBLIC SERVICES

The manager of the sewage network (UKO) regularly orders the execution of the DDD service for the publicly accessible sewer system, in accordance with the laws governing this field. However, the fact that the UKO regularly orders DDD services will not completely resolve the issue, as the problems originate predominantly from residences and other properties. The UKO is not authorized to order or carry out disinsection or deratization on third-party properties, as these operations involve work with toxic substances. Our company cannot and will not assume responsibility for any unfortunate incidents that may result from an exceedance of authority or non-compliance with the regulations governing DDD activities.

Hotels, public institutions, commercial buildings, and restaurants—if these entities do not meet their obligations, they are usually the source of infestations. It is positive that all these entities are required to regularly perform inspections or disinsection. This, through inspections, provides us with a leverage to encourage their active participation in the activities. It is advisable that all stakeholders carry out disinsection within the same timeframe.

Managers of multi-apartment buildings and condominium owners are obligated, on behalf of the residents, to organize the execution of disinsection when necessary. Again, it is recommended that stakeholders perform disinsection during the same period as other participants.

PRIVATE PROPERTY

Private homeowners are not legally required to conduct disinsection, even if an infestation is present on their property. It is understood that infestations can spread further into the public sewer system and to neighboring houses; therefore, each individual should take the problem seriously, be responsible for their own property, and consequently for society as a whole. Unfortunately, there is a widespread misconception that municipal authorities or local governments are responsible for managing pests on private properties as part of the disinsection of public sewer systems.

Local communities contribute by raising public awareness, promoting coordinated collaboration among stakeholders, and especially by highlighting the difference between infestations on private property and those in publicly accessible sewer systems.