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Family-of-five living in 'hellhole' flat where they can hear mice in walls and 'saw rat in bedroom'

Family-of-five living in 'hellhole' flat where they can hear mice in walls and 'saw rat in bedroom'

A mother of four has claimed her family is living in a “hellhole” flat infested with mice – and even a rat inside her son’s bedroom. Lucie Taylor-Theis says she can’t remember the last time she had a full night’s sleep after being moved into the temporary accommodation. The 33-year-old said the tiny property is … Read more

An urban rat expert has a silver bullet for rodent control

An urban rat expert has a silver bullet for rodent control

Forget rat exterminators and expensive traps, says rodent expert Bobby Corrigan. His silver bullet for deterring rats involves some discipline and bleach. The big picture: Rats usually don’t return to places where they can’t find food. The trick is to keep alleyways, sidewalks, and homes clear of food scraps and messy garbage cans. Get market … Read more