This article has been checked for horticultural accuracy by Oliver Parsons.

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Rats are intelligent animals, but they are usually unwelcome visitors in our gardens. These common rodents are generally considered vermin and can spread potentially serious diseases, including leptospirosis, which can lead to Weil’s disease. They feed on a variety of foods from spilt bird food and fruit, to root veg such as potatoes and carrots. In gardens, they can set up home beneath decking, in sheds or greenhouses, and compost bins.

Signs of rats in the garden

Rats are mostly nocturnal so you may not see them, but there are other signs of rat infestation to look out for:

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