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Keep rats out of your garden by removing 1 common item

By staff4 August 2025No Comments2 Mins Read

Rats are one of the largest carriers of potential diseases, and they are hard pests to get rid of.

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A rat is an unwelcome visitor to have in your garden(Image: Lea Scaddan via Getty Images)

Rats, often associated with dark alleyways and underground sewers, are more common than you might think.

These resilient creatures often visit gardens in search of food and shelter – and once they make your garden their home, they can be hard to get rid of.

It’s important to remember that rats are one of the largest carriers of potential diseases, and they are difficult pests to get rid of once they’ve settled in.

A property with a severe infestation could take up to an astonishing three months to clear.

To safeguard your garden, James Ewens, a wildlife expert from Green Feathers, has offered advice on how to deter rats and prevent them from settling in your garden.

Rodent stealing food
Rats can be attracted by bird feeders(Image: Wendy Love via Getty Images)

How to keep rats away from your garden

The most common reason rats enter your garden is due to food sources. Bird feeders that drop seeds onto the ground are one of the main culprits.

To prevent rats being attracted to bird feed, replace standard bird feeders with squirrel and rat-proof ones.

And, since birds are messy eaters, ensure they have a fitted tray that catches any falling seeds, leaving no leftovers for the pesky rats.

Compost is another food source for rats, reports Express.co.uk. While they are excellent resources for various insects and your soil, they can also become an all-you-can-eat buffet for rodents.

Never put cooked food in the compost, and if you suspect rats are visiting your garden, stop putting raw food in there too.

A brown rat comes to eat the apple peels deposited on the compost heap at the bottom of the garden.
Compost heaps can become a buffet for rodents(Image: STEPHANE ETIENNE via Getty Images)

Lastly, if you keep your food in an outbuilding, ensure it’s stored securely.

For added protection, use chicken wire or metal plates to guarantee they can’t gain access under any circumstances.

If you leave food out for other garden creatures, do so in the open. Rats prefer to remain hidden when feeding, so relocate your feeding station to the centre of the garden.

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