30.06.2025 18:22
In the past, the reed plant that was planted in Rize Derepazarı for making pens and fishing rods has now become a problem for the residents of Eriklimanı Neighborhood. Due to the dense growth of reeds everywhere, the citizens are living in fear of snakes and are seeking help from the authorities.
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In the Eriklimanı neighborhood of the Derepazarı district in Rize, reeds were planted in the past for the production of ink pens and fishing rods in a small area.
IT COULD NOT BE PREVENTED, IT REACHED TO THE HOUSES
Over time, the reeds, which increased as they were cut, began to surround the entire garden. Due to the prohibition of agricultural chemicals, it could not be controlled, and the reeds spread from the lower part of the garden to the houses meters above.
THE NEIGHBORS WERE FILLED WITH SNAKE FEAR
The reeds, which began to enter the houses, this time drove the neighborhood residents crazy. The residents expressed that they were worried about snakes coming out of the densely growing plant, and that they were even anxious when opening their front doors.
"THE VILLAGE WILL CLOSE IN A FEW YEARS"
Neighborhood resident Hayriye Kaya expressed that the reeds were increasing and that they were filled with the fear of snakes; "It is entering our house. We cannot leave the doors open, we are afraid of snakes. We are struggling with this, we cannot make a garden. It was treated a long time ago, then the chemicals were banned. This place will not be cleaned unless our elders intervene. We couldn't cope, it is increasing more and more. The old ones brought this from Russia. They used to make ink pens, they wrote. Now everywhere is reeds. It is spreading everywhere. There are 3-4 places in our village. No one can cope, the village will close in a few years." she said.
"WE CANNOT GO TO THE GARDEN"
Kaya continued her words as follows: 'Since it has also entered under the house, we cannot go down to the lower floor and the garden, we are afraid of snakes. I cannot open the door in the morning, I check if a snake has come out, the doors always stay closed. They said it is harmful to spray, they did not allow it, it will keep increasing, we are left among the snakes.'
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