Alan Titchmarsh's Important Advice to Stop Rats from Entering Your Garden This Spring

Brown rats can cause significant damage to structures.

Rats are a common problem in gardens. As spring starts, the issue will get worse.

Spring is when rats and mice have babies. They look for food and a place to live.

If rats infest your garden, it can be hard to get rid of them. Alan Titchmarsh has advice.

Alan Titchmarsh said feeding birds might attract rats to your garden.

Alan said he likes birds, but bird feeders can attract rats.

Birds are on a feeder with peanuts.

To stop rats from eating bird food, position the feeder correctly.

Alan said to put the feeder in an open area.

If you put the feeder near a hedge, rats will use it for shelter. Alan advises putting it in the center of the garden.

The best place for a bird feeder is in an open space.

Alan also said to not leave bird food out at night.

Alan said to put out food in the morning.

Alan said birds can wait a little while for food.

If you follow Alan's advice, you can enjoy your garden without rats.

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