Rubbish bins full of food are an attractive prospect for rats. While many people are conscious about this when it comes to indoor bins, most of us tend to forget about it once we\u2019ve put the rubbish out. <\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to safeguard outside bins as well because if rats get into them, it can cause a number of problems including:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tScaring off potential customers if you\u2019re running a business
\n\u2022\tThey can cause structural damage to your property
\n\u2022\tThey attract other pests
\n\u2022\tThey carry diseases
\n\u2022\tIt won\u2019t be long before they make their way inside <\/p>\n
Below we share some top tips to help keep rats away from your bins. <\/p>\n
Keep rubbish in a secure bin<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t store your rubbish in plastic bags. It\u2019s incredibly easy for rats to chew through them and if they have easy access to food, it will be very difficult to get rid of any pest. <\/p>\n Keep rubbish in a secure bin with a sturdy lid and replace any broken bins as soon as possible. Rats can squeeze through very small gaps so even a small crack or hole could be all they need to make their way in.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t throw food directly into bins<\/strong><\/p>\n If food scraps aren\u2019t bagged up, it\u2019s much easier for rats to smell them. Loose food will also stick to the inside of your bin which again, makes it much easier for rats to detect. <\/p>\n Clean bins regularly <\/strong><\/p>\n Bins can become very smelly very quickly, especially if something leaks or food scraps stick to them. One of the best ways to prevent your bin attracting rats is to clean them regularly and thoroughly with disinfectant. This will also help to kill any pathogens left behind by rodents if you do have an infestation.<\/p>\n