Big rat ‘as massive as a Jack Russell’ scurries round backyard as city ‘invaded by rodents’

A clip of a huge chatter “the size of a Jack Russell” shows the rodent scurrying through a garden while people claim their streets are “under siege”.

Balby, Doncaster residents say they’ve been looking into the issue for over a year during the lockdown.

Neighbors claim that flies and trash caused the rats to reproduce in large numbers and venture into their gardens and, in some cases, their homes.

Kathleen Hopwood captured grim footage of one of three large rats she spotted in her own backyard.

The large rodent ran around before attempting to peek into a plastic box.

It then sniffs around a mop and bucket before continuing into the garden and out of sight.

Kathleen managed to pick up a grim clip of the rat
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Kathleen said, “The guy across the street from me came to a clogged floor pipe and just found six dead rats, I’m feeling sick.”

When the troubled footage was uploaded to a local community group on social media, residents couldn’t believe how big the rat was.

The post has already received nearly 100 comments from stunned users.

One person suggested, “This is a Jack Russell, not a rat.”

Another said: “The avenues are full of it, which is also quite large.”

One viewer said it was “the size of a Jack Russell”.
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A third intervened: “Damn it, that’s a well-fed rat!”

Before a fourth said they were “shocked” by the “amount of rats that roam free day and night”.

The neighbors claim that the littered rubbish is fueling the situation and fear that the “problem is getting out of hand”.

Pest control experts recently warned that if the hospitality sector reopens after the lockdown, the rat infestation could increase.

People claim that they have been “attacked” by the rodents for over a year
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A Doncaster Council spokesman urged residents to responsibly dispose of their waste to “cut off the rat problem at the source”>

Dan Swaine, Director of Economy and Environment, said: “Do not throw garbage on the streets / alleys or in gardens as this will attract vermin.

“Everyone in Doncaster has a responsibility to keep our neighborhood clean and tidy, and we encourage residents to be proud of their neighborhood.

“Our pest control team has received and responded to nine reports of rats in the Springwell area since January 1, 2021. We have also received no reports of rats on the Galsworthy Estate.

“We will respond free of charge to any Doncaster resident who has concerns about rats in their homes or gardens. Customers must call our contact center or visit our website and fill out the online forms to schedule an appointment with us. “

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Firms have noticed more references to homes during the pandemic, but are now being referred to pubs, bars and restaurants after they open outside.

They also saw the busiest winter they have had in the last 10 years.

Although rats tend to be pests and pose a health risk, there are things homeowners can do to keep the rodents from getting into their homes, including maintaining neat gardens and not taking waste away too long.

However, Environ Pest Control advises against never using poison as it can also kill pets and even make children and adults very sick if they come in contact with it.

Their website states, “It’s not something to use lightly and far too many preventable pet deaths in the UK are caused by people being irresponsible on counseling.”