Rats can be destructive pests (Image: Getty) These pests might eat any fruits or vegetables you might be growing in the garden, any bird food you leave out, and like to gnaw on garden furniture and garden pipes. A rat infestation can be seen as unhygienic, but leaving out rat traps can be even more horrifying. The sight of stiff big, hairy rodents , with their long front teeth and arms up in the air can be frightening for all to see.

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