They re going into homes to survive : Warning of increase in rat infestations as pub and restaurant closures force vermin to look elsewhere for food
One property he saw recently was a foot deep in rat droppings in some places
Rats can cause serious health issues and property damage (Image: Pixabay / Curt Graham)
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Warning over rats seeking refuge in homes after flooding
The British Pest Control Association is urging householders to take preventative steps now to avoid the risk of an infestation
The British Pest Control Association is urging householders to take preventative steps now to avoid the risk of an infestation (Image: Press handout)
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NORTHWICH homeowners are being warned of rats seeking refuge in their homes following the recent floods. The town was hit with severe flooding last week in the aftermath of heavy rain from Storm Christoph, with homes and businesses suffering water damage. But a national trade body for pest control is warning that residents should now also be on guard against unwanted lodgers. The British Pest Control Association (BPCA), is urging householders to take preventative steps now to avoid the risk of an infestation. Dee Ward-Thompson, BPCA Technical Manager, said: “Each year winter weather forces some rats to seek warmer, indoor spaces near a source of food, but flooding can drive even more rats out of their burrow, forcing them to find a new place to nest.
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