The UK rat and mouse population is at its highest by late summer and early autumn. With rats in the UK potentially ranging between 200 to 300million, there were a total of 225,430 residential rat ...

An expert has shared his simple guide to ensuring your bird feeder stays "rat-proof" while attracting the right type of wildlife. By Melanie Kaidan , Senior Lifestyle Reporter 14:01, Mon, Apr 14 ...

Lucy suggests placing your bird feeder near these plants to deter rats. "Rats also dislike certain spices like peppermint, so try spraying your feed with peppermint oil to deter them," reports the ...