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Lauren Bradbury

How to stop rats in the garden - why rats are invading Britain’s gardens and what you can do to keep them at bay

Close up of rat amongst leaves.

Whether you’re convinced you spotted a rat tail darting from one end of the garden to the other or you’ve noticed rat droppings on your flowerbeds, knowing how to stop rats in the garden is essential. But keeping these critters at bay is more difficult now than ever.

At the moment, it seems like no garden is safe from rat infestations. These animals are invading Britain’s gardens quicker than you can say “Ratatouille” and are leaving homeowners vulnerable to dangerous diseases. And as they’re considered to be pests (and, let’s be honest, they’re not paying rent), it’s important get rid of rats as soon as you can.

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