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Rats in the garden: Advice, control and elimination

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that's in the garden are a serious problem these disease-carrying vermin

can spread serious diseases which can lead to Vile's disease three ways to spot

There are two common rats in our gardens. The brown rat

the largest in the UK weighing over half a kilo and measuring around 23cm

not including its tail. Look out for its blunt muzzle a tail which is

shorter than its body and small furry ears. The black rat who weighs half as

much and is shorter, spot its muzzle, large hairless ears, and a tail which is

longer than its body.

To spot rats look for nesting areas under rubbish timber and drain pipes.

Also check on the decking and in your

sheds, green houses and other garden buildings. You may also be able to hear

their activity they come out to feed at night so you won't necessarily ever see

them in the daytime. If you do it probably means they have ran out of food

and are getting desperate.

Rats need to gnaw to keep their constantly growing

incisor teeth worn down. They will chew through wires and pipes

causing costly damages to your woodwork, plastic, bricks and lead pipes and will

strip insulation from electrical cables. They eat most root vegetables including

carrots, parsnips, beetroots and potatoes. As well as seeds and fruits seen by

parallel grooves.

keeping the grass cut short clearing cluttered storage areas


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