People are urged to make sure their homes are rat-free this festive season.
With a large consumption of food and the accumulation of compost waste expected, families are urged to be mindful with their outdoor rubbish as rats look for food.
According to a pest control expert from Longford, Paddy Dowd, the winter months approaching December provide the ideal weather conditions for rats to make their nests in homes.
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show, he gave some advice on how to prevent rodents from entering people's houses:
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