As we head into the winter months there is a strong chance that residents and business in Fakenham could have a visit from rats, with this in mind we hope you find the following information helpful.
Rats generally move to buildings in and around Fakenham during autumn and winter for shelter and food; they're often found in warehouses, farms and roof spaces of houses. In summer they return to the open countryside to feed on growing vegetation. They also inhabit undisturbed storage areas such as haystacks and tyre heaps or pallets, especially if these areas are close to food.
If food is available all year round, rats will attempt to stay on site permanently.
Outside, their favourite haunts are:
- Under wood piles that is not being used often
- Under bushes and vines and in tall thick grass
- In appliances and old furniture that has been left outside and is not being used
- In and around rubbish that has been left out
- In holes or gaps under buildings
Once inside, they will happily live:
- Inside the insulation of walls or ceilings
- In or behind cupboards, counters and bathtubs
- Near the boiler
- In basements or attics where things like cardboard and cloth are stored.
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