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Pest control experts share how to spot signs of rats and mice at Christmas

Ahead of Christmas, the British Pest Control Association urged households to check for signs of rats and mice in lofts during the busy festive period.
The BPCA said that pests look for shelter during Christmas, and signs like gnaw marks can indicate rodents seeking entry to homes, which can damage wood, pipes, and cables.
Homeowners should check boxes and attic spaces for old nests, droppings, urine odour and damage to Christmas decoration boxes, which can indicate rats, mice or squirrels, BPCA said.
If a fresh bird nest appears, contact professional pest controllers because British wild birds, their nests and eggs are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and old bird nests can indicate access points to block.
John Horsley, Professional Development Officer at BPCA, urged loft inspections for pest signs and checking Christmas treats packaging and external gaps under eaves, windows, and cable entry points.

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