03/06/2025
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Escalating Rodent Infestations
Nationwide Surge in Rodent Callouts: In 2024, UK councils responded to over 291,000 pest-related incidents, with 91% involving rats or mice. This marks a 9% increase from 2022. Notably, Waveney District Council experienced a 325% rise in rodent-related callouts, while Eastleigh Borough Council saw a 134% increase. The financial burden is substantial, with councils spending approximately £40 million on rodent control in 2024.
Birmingham's Waste Crisis: A prolonged bin worker strike since March 2025 has led to over 20,000 tonnes of uncollected waste in Birmingham, creating ideal conditions for rats, some described as "the size of cats." Residents now face a £24.60 fee for pest control services, dubbed a "rat tax," exacerbating public frustration.
Glasgow's Rodent Challenges: Glasgow has been identified as Scotland's "rat capital," recording 13,607 pest control callouts in 2024—more than all other top ten Scottish local authorities combined. A £5.6 million drainage upgrade on Sauchiehall Street inadvertently created pathways for rodents, worsening the infestation