A recent warning from the British Pest Control Association explains why DIY rat traps and poisons often fail. With rats becoming more cautious and some even resistant to traditional rodenticides, homeowners in Kent are being urged to rethink how they tackle rat problems.

Headlines about supersize rats in Kent, including a fifty two centimetre rat found in a Sheppey garden, have worried local residents. Here we look at what really happens with rat size, why sightings are increasing, and what that means for homes and businesses in Kent.