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Rats are more likely to enter gardens in mid-summer as they search for food and shelter, but there is a natural method that ...

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Gardens and allotments often bear the brunt of rat activity - with these three simple and effective steps, you can deter rats ...

A well-known horticulturist and broadcaster has shared tips on how to deter rats from your garden during the hot summer ...

Rats start breeding in early summer and July is a peak month for young rodents to leave the nest — Irish gardening expert ...

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