Rat Gardens across Framlingham, particularly those backing onto fields, hedgerows or allotments, can be prone to rat burrowing. Unlike loft or shed infestations, burrows are often the first sign homeowners notice, sometimes before any rats have actually been seen.
Rats dig burrow systems for shelter and nesting, usually close to a reliable food source. A single burrow entrance rarely means a single rat. Burrow systems typically include multiple entrances and connecting tunnels, which is why they can look more extensive once you start looking properly.
What to look for
- Smooth, rounded holes roughly 6 to 9cm across at the base of walls, sheds or fences
- Freshly disturbed soil or small mounds of earth near a hole
- Well-worn, flattened tracks running between burrow entrances and cover
- Gnawed roots or plant damage near burrow systems
- Droppings scattered near entrances
- Holes appearing close to compost heaps, bird feeding areas or garden sheds
Where burrows commonly appear
In Framlingham gardens, burrows tend to turn up along fence lines, under decking or sheds, in compost heaps, and at the base of hedges bordering open land. Areas with dense, undisturbed vegetation close to a food source, such as a bird table or vegetable patch, are particularly common spots.
What not to do
Filling in a burrow entrance without addressing the wider problem rarely works. Rats will often simply dig a new entrance nearby, and disturbing an active burrow can scatter rats to other parts of the garden or even into the house.
Getting burrows dealt with properly
A proper inspection identifies how extensive a burrow system is and what is attracting rats to that part of the garden, so treatment addresses the cause rather than just the symptom. If you have found burrow holes in your Framlingham garden, call Green Pest Control on 01502 630 122 for a free, no-obligation quotation.
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