19/08/2026
❗Millisle Beach: Pest Control Measures❗
From Wednesday 19 August 2026
Following growth in the rodent population at Millisle Beach, a pest control programme will begin today, Wednesday 19 August and run for a number of weeks. Poison bait will be used on the site to target known burrows.
Signage will be in place to advise beach users and Council Officers will be visiting the site over the coming days to assess the situation.
🐕 Please keep all pets on leads / under strict control at all times, on all parts of beach
👧 Children should be supervised at all times
🍏 Please take any food waste away with you
❌ Do not feed the birds as this is also feeding the rats
❗In case of accidental poisoning, contact Emergency Department as soon as possible. For pets, contact your vet. Note: Rodenticide active agent – Cholecalciferol
In order for us to arrange appropriate disposal, please report sightings of any dead rats to: [email protected]
Millisle Community Association Ards Peninsula Villages Partnership
