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Residents in Normanby, UK, are alarmed by a 22-inch rat found in a home, sparking concerns about a growing infestation. The surge in sightings is attributed to overflowing bins, overgrown land, and ...

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Caught in traffic whilst rushing to his next appointment during a hectic Wednesday schedule, a pest control expert operating in Britain's most rodent-plagued region shares insights into the rat empire ...

Analysis from insurance experts Quotezone.co.uk suggests rat infestations can knock up to 20% off a property’s value because of the damage rodents cause and the health risks they present. On ...

A father and son working in their family garden found a 'monster' rat measuring 52 centimetres—20 inches. Ethan Squire, who is about to go to Bristol University to study music, says his dad discovered ...

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