After the hottest UK summer on record, pest control experts are warning of a looming rat invasion, with higher temperatures and excess food waste fuelling a surge in infestations. As rodents move indoors for warmth, homeowners are being urged to act now, or risk costly damage or a denied insurance claim.

Kara Gamell, expert at MoneySuperMarket has explained how to spot the signs of a rat infestation and the urgent steps you can take to keep rats out this autumn.

Kara said: “Rats may be small, but the damage they leave behind can be anything but. These pests are capable of chewing through almost anything – from floorboards and plasterboard to pipes and electrical wiring. The result? You could be looking at structural problems, burst pipes, or even a house fire.

“And here’s the sting i

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