Spring is the start of breeding season for many rats so unfortunately you may see a few more of these critters springing up ...

Rats are more likely to enter your home during the colder months as they look for both shelter and food - but a quick and ...

When rats find their way into your home, it can feel like a never-ending battle to get rid of them - but there is one thing ...

They suggest that a strong enough scent can "drive them away" as rats are inherently sensitive to specific odours. One of the ...

Both rats and mice are two of the most hated home and garden pests, but there is a natural way to deter them using one ...

The UK is in the grip of the worst winter for rat invasions in years as the cold, grey and wet weather is forcing pests to seek places to stay ...

Mice and rats are more likely to be a problem in February ... Many strong-smelling spices, herbs and essential oils can help keep your home pest-free without having to use traps or toxic chemicals.

Rats, though seemingly harmless, could be a real nightmare if they decide to settle in your garden ... can be an effective and eco-friendly rodent control strategy. According to Sam ...

Director at City's Mosquito, Termite, and Rodent Control Board ... other factors like openings in your home and a water source could attract rodents. She says rats can carry bacteria, that ...

From £2.18, you can stop rodents getting into your home with steel wool, cotton wool balls and peppermint oil.

They noted that peppermint oil, citronella, and eucalyptus essential oils in their pure form are all scents that "rats will ...