When it gets warmer, rats and mice are more active. Spring is when they have babies, so they look for food and a place to live. Our homes are perfect for them.

If we don't get ready, rats can quickly take over our homes. This can be expensive and even make us sick. But there's a simple way to keep them away.

A DIY expert says garlic can keep rats away all year.

Garlic is great for cooking, but rats don't like its strong smell.

Garlic smell can drive pests away.

Rats use smell to find food. Garlic confuses them and keeps them away.

Garlic is cheap, just 22p per bulb.

Rats look for food and shelter in spring.

Put garlic near entry points to keep rats away.

Other things like garlic oil and vinegar can also help.

Cleaning up and removing hiding spots can also keep rats away.

Keep bins closed, clean up spills, and seal gaps to keep rats out.