Termite control program | LCC carries out scoping works of infested homes

The Lautoka City Council is working closely with the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) to identify termite-affected homes within the boundary of the municipality.

Council CEO Mohammed Anees Khan said this was part of their role in the Termite Control Assistance Program (TCAP), which received funding of $3 million from Government.

“Lautoka City Council decided to partner on this program as an easy means of accessibility to lodge applications and complaints, and follow ups,” said Mr Khan.

“LCC’s current scope will be for those within the municipal boundary areas with option to assist BAF for those outside the boundary if required.”

According to Government, TCAP is a comprehensive strategy put together by Government and BAF to develop a database for termite infestation in Lautoka and conduct site inspections after treatment works are completed.

TCAP will focus on a comprehensive baiting system from reporting, making baits widely available and subsidising treatment for households earning below $30,000.

Mr Khan said the council’s role was to collect complaints from residents and enter the data into a database.

“Council’s role is that of administrative support, receiving applications and complaints and input data into the applications portal. “Also, upon request, carry out site inspections to verify remedial actions implemented are complete as per requirements set out by BAF.”

He said each application would be processed thoroughly.

“The application processing criteria will determine eligibility after going through the data provided.” While announcing the pilot project in Parliament, Assistant Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister Sakiusa Tubuna said residents would be able to file reports with the council if they suspected termite infestations on their property.

“The council will then issue reports to TCAP partners for inspection and treatment planning,” said Mr Tubuna.

Source: The Fiji Times