A gap under the kitchen door
allowed rodents easy access

Bins should be made of metal
and have tight fitting lids. You
can see teeth marks on this
bin lid where rats have been
“cleaning their teeth” after feeding

I left my keys in the gap below this door
which is used as a bin store. All this door
does is prevent cats reaching the rats
feeding in the bin area (that is besides making
things look pleasant).

Our habit of building along streams means
the are always plenty of rats to replenish

Why is it that builders rarely backfill
holes after making them. Rats used
this soil pipe ducting as a safe route to
different floors in the building.