Rats are considered to be one of the most annoying and damaging pests homeowners can have in their households. For those residents with rat issues, tackling such infestation can be pretty frustrating. To help you keep those rats off your own garden, check out these following tips.

• Cut back overgrown hedges, bushes and shrubs to minimize the rats’ hiding places.
• Cover the gaps under outbuildings and sheds using mesh.
• Get rid of any bird food spillages before nightfall.
• Make sure your plastic compost bins have lids.

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