Hi folks
We have a recurring problem with rats. They get into my neighbours compost (which in fairness they have been trying to address) then under their fence into my garden.
We've had city pest control out and they left poison but despite being taken the problem persists
I believe the main issue is access/a rat run Vs nesting as I can see the holes dig down the planters and then under the fence behind. The land behind is part of a farm to which we have no access so I can't try to address this from behind the fence.
I was thinking to try metal mesh on top but it's sharp and hard to work with and very tricky to get around the plants. Are there any alternative materials that are easier to work with but also strong enough? However putting mesh at the top means if the soil levels drop a bit that it's hard to top up
Digging out the planters and fixing the mesh to the bottom would be a massive job and could damage our plants and while it may solve the tunneling/rat run they may still nest from the top
Peppermint didn't help at all.
It's such a pain. I check most days and there are fresh holes. We have a little one so want to do what I can to resolve. We have no pets.
Thank you!
We have a recurring problem with rats. They get into my neighbours compost (which in fairness they have been trying to address) then under their fence into my garden.
We've had city pest control out and they left poison but despite being taken the problem persists
I believe the main issue is access/a rat run Vs nesting as I can see the holes dig down the planters and then under the fence behind. The land behind is part of a farm to which we have no access so I can't try to address this from behind the fence.
I was thinking to try metal mesh on top but it's sharp and hard to work with and very tricky to get around the plants. Are there any alternative materials that are easier to work with but also strong enough? However putting mesh at the top means if the soil levels drop a bit that it's hard to top up
Digging out the planters and fixing the mesh to the bottom would be a massive job and could damage our plants and while it may solve the tunneling/rat run they may still nest from the top
Peppermint didn't help at all.
It's such a pain. I check most days and there are fresh holes. We have a little one so want to do what I can to resolve. We have no pets.
Thank you!