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Homeowners warned as rats and 'fire-starting squirrels' set to invade to avoid freeze
The sneaky squatters can cause mayhem and spark fires when they set up home in our lofts, pest experts have warned - after a surge in home insurance claims for animal infestations
Rentokil has issued a warning that these agile rodents are skilled climbers and will scale collapsed drains if given the chance and it's bad news if your roof isn't secure - you're likely to become a target for these squirrel squatters. Furry rodents can cause home havoc (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Paul Blackhurst, who heads the pest control technical academy, revealed some solid advice, and said: "The biggest driver in their life is food, water and harborage. This year's cold weather could drive squirrels indoors and into places they shouldn't be dwelling (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Cutting back trees that overhang and relocating trellises can significantly lower the risk of pests gaining entry.
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