Rats can be a bothersome addition to your garden, especially if they make their way into fruit and vegetable patches. On their journey, rats might leave dropping and urine. Even if you don’t see one of these pests yourself, you might notice some of their droppings left behind among your flowers and foliage.
Brown and black rats are among the most common to find in your garden in the UK.
As well as droppings, you might also notice nesting areas created by critters residing in your garden.
If you do suspect you have a rat infestation, be sure to check under rubbish, around your bins, beneath timber and woodpiles, in drain pipes and around sheds.
In some cases, rats can even make their way into your garage and, later, your home.
Whether you notice rats scampering around your flowerbeds, or you spot a suspect dropping, there are some ways you can keep them at bay.
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Protect your compost bin
If you are a regular composter, make sure you have a secure, locked lid that rats can not penetrate.
When rats gain access to…
