Tips Prevent Stop Foxes, Rats and Mice Raiding

Foxes, mice and rats love food that is left out for them. Why attract them to your home? Here I have given a few tips on how to avoid your place becoming a regular haunt for them. Nothing is worse than having to deal with the aftermath of these pests around the home.

• Only fill bird feeders in winter months when they need it.

• Don’t leave pet food outdoors always make sure it is brought in before bedtime.

• Always store rubbish in secure steel containers or in airtight containers and in an inside area.

• Wash your rubbish bins frequently with a strong disinfectant.

• Wait until the morning of your regular rubbish pickup before you put it out.

• Get rid of grease and food residue from barbecue grills, including the grease cups that may be underneath after each use.

• Do not put meat, fish or sweet food and that includes fruit in your compost.

• Always keep meat and fish leftovers in the freezer until rubbish pickup day (make stock or soup from them first of course.)

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