The tell-tale sign of rats in your garden you won't be able to see
There is something to look out for if you think you have rats in your garden but you won't be able to see it. You'll have to use your other senses.
You might have rats in your garden if you notice one thing, and you won't be able to see it. Rats are an unwelcome rodent in British gardens and can cause a number of problems for home owners. Rats can carry diseases and they can also cause damage to plants and even property. They can feed on fruits and vegetables that are growing, meaning that they might go for your plants if you are growing food in your garden.
Rats can pass on diseases through their urine, something gardeners might become exposed to if they have these rodents around. They can also go for compost which then cannot be used for growing fruits and vegetables that you plan to eat. The bottom line is, rats are not good for your garden, so it's important to look out for signs of them aroud. While you might find a number of visual clues pointing to the presence of rats in your garden, these aren't always obvious. But there is an invisible sign you can look out for.
If you suspect that there might be rats in your garden, then you should know the very specific smell that they carry. Rats can leave behind a musky smell that might be present in your garden if these little creatures are around.
Many experts point out that rats have an "ammonia smell", which comes off as strong and pungent, somewhat similar to urine and sweat.
Other signs of rats in your garden include gnawing marks on garden furniture, small burrows in the ground, droppings and damage to fruits and vegetables. Strange noises in your garden or home may also be a sign of rats.
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There are a number of solutions to this problem. Among them is keeping your garden tidy which minimises the places rats can hide.
You can also introduce natural predators such as cats into your garden. Meanwhile, bird feed that has been left out might be attracting them, so if yoiu begin to find rats in your garden then you should get rid of this.
You can also cover up potential entry points and make sure that bins are properly sealed so you reduce the likelihood of them coming itno your space.
