Warning as 'ultra-rats the size of rabbits' could invade UK homes within weeks

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READ MORE: King Charles booed by anti-monarchists at proclamation as police drag them awayAccording to AAA Wildlife Control, a female rats litter is usually between 8 - 18 pups, and have named the not-so little critters the "most destructive pests in the world."As the temperature declines, so do rats' food sources, meaning they will seek out homes and gardens for food and shelterChris Bonnett, the founder of Gardening Express said: "It is time to protect your garden, and home, now.

When rats get hungry, they will eat virtually anything – even dog poo, so you really don’t want these randy infested ultra-rats around."Some of the imperative measures to take to protect yourself and your home are laying preventive scents around your home and clearing any rubbish, debris and garden waste that’s accumulated during summer."Here are Chris' top tips to rat proof your home this winter:Check your garden for food sourcesIf you’ve got any fruit trees, bushes or veggies growing, make sure you harvest as soon as ready, and be sure to remove any windfall from the ground beneath an apple tree for example as soon as possible.

Anything you’ll be storing will need to go in a safe area that’s not open to these critters to invade.Make sure your garden is clear of rubbishClear any rubbish, debris and garden waste that may be accumulated ready for disposal – do not delay in getting rid of this now, as rats are already on the move with families sending scouting parties out to seek their next rung on the property ladder.Be wary of your bird tablesBird tables are notorious for attracting vermin – if you do have one and it ends up attracting them, you may have to remove it entirely so there is no source of food.