"jimbo" wrote ...
any ideas on getting rid of rats in your garden.

There are ultra sonic devices on the market that claim to scare off a number
of animals and they all seem to have at least three settings one of which
does for Rats and Squirrels. It's important that they are set up correctly,
height from the ground etc, so read the instructions well. About £40.
Of course you also need to find out from where they are coming and do
something about it, clear the rubbish, tidy up, fix holes etc or get your
neighbours to.
Please do remember to wear gloves when touching anything where Rats have
been, their pee (dried or otherwise, even diluted in water) can cause Weils
Disease if it gets in a cut and that can be lethal if not diagnosed soon
enough.

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Regards
Bob H
17mls W. of London.UK