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Regional Authority Urges Pest Control at Palencia School Over Rat and Insect Infestation

Parents threaten to keep children home after weeks of unanswered complaints.

Overview

  • The Junta’s Territorial Delegation in Palencia sent a written request pressing the City Council to carry out urgent deparasitization at CEIP Ave María and to clean the adjoining private lot identified as the source.
  • The school’s director formally alerted the City Council on September 19 about rodents and insects in the playground and, according to the Junta, has not received a response.
  • The parents’ association says it has filed two requests urging the municipality to promote full cleaning and disinfection of the neighboring property.
  • Families report contacting the Provincial Education Directorate, the City Council, the Territorial Health Service, and environment departments, alleging the agencies are passing responsibility without acting.
  • Parents cite risks such as leptospirosis and salmonellosis and say they may keep students home next week if the situation is not resolved quickly.