Vermin
Disrepair or poor building design may result in infestation by cockroaches, ants, mites, silverfish, bedbugs, fleas, rats or mice.
Occupiers should contact the Environmental Health Department, who should take action to control the pests. Many local authorities charge residential occupiers (with the exception of council tenants) for pest control but it is still likely to be cheaper than private firms.
This content applies to Scotland
Last updated: 29 December 2014