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#Rats Out

# rats-out - This year 2022

Mice eating through box of Milk Tray among pest problems at Garda headquarters over past year

# Pest Control

Mice eating through box of Milk Tray among pest problems at Garda headquarters over past year

Jun 30th 2022, 2:04 PM 19,753 Views 15 Comments

One exterminator’s report said a mouse was causing “mass panic” in the building opposite the Technical Bureau main entrance.

# rats-out - Last year 2021

Garda warning after reports of bogus tradesmen targeting householders with 'rat's nest' scam

# Dublin

Garda warning after reports of bogus tradesmen targeting householders with 'rat's nest' scam

Sep 21st 2021, 12:05 AM 63,819 Views 6 Comments

An attempted scam took place over two days last week at an estate in north Dublin, Stephen McDermott writes.
Officers are urging householders in the area to be on the alert for suspicious callers.
One charity has described the attempted scam as 'despicable'.

# rats-out - All time

Great Saltee rat population to be 'eradicated' under plans to protect native seabirds

# Rats Out

Great Saltee rat population to be 'eradicated' under plans to protect native seabirds

May 20th 2020, 6:15 AM 59,481 Views 27 Comments

The 120-acre island, located 5 kilometres off Kilmore Quay, Co Wexford, is home to thousands of seabirds.

Dublin Applegreen store temporarily closed down following rat sighting

# Rats Out

Dublin Applegreen store temporarily closed down following rat sighting

Sep 19th 2019, 1:51 PM 70,147 Views 74 Comments

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has been made aware of the incident.

Leinster House bosses were warned Dáil rats were stealing chocolate 6 weeks before bar shut

# Rats Out

Leinster House bosses were warned Dáil rats were stealing chocolate 6 weeks before bar shut

Sep 18th 2019, 4:13 PM 14,573 Views 33 Comments

The bar shut for more than a week after a rat was spotted by Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin.

Dáil bars undergoing 'deep clean and sanitisation' following rat sighting

# Rats Out

Dáil bars undergoing 'deep clean and sanitisation' following rat sighting

Jul 15th 2019, 12:43 PM 11,433 Views 69 Comments

Leinster House in Dublin was first built in 1745 and is currently undergoing renovation works.

Paris has an interactive map where you can report rat sightings

# Rats Out

Paris has an interactive map where you can report rat sightings

Jun 11th 2018, 10:05 PM 25,613 Views 23 Comments

The website was set up after a daycare centre’s playground was found to be infested with rats.

Ireland's not affected by dead rat claim that forced Aldi to remove 38,000 packs of frozen veg

# Rats Out

Ireland's not affected by dead rat claim that forced Aldi to remove 38,000 packs of frozen veg

Feb 5th 2018, 4:15 PM 31,341 Views 30 Comments

Aldi has offered the woman involved £500 compensation.

Here's what you need to do to avoid visits from unwanted rodents this winter

# Rats Out

Here's what you need to do to avoid visits from unwanted rodents this winter

Oct 15th 2017, 6:30 AM 85,080 Views 24 Comments

Due to a lack of natural food sources during the winter, rats head towards homes and businesses for an alternative.

'They're very affectionate': Rat cafe opens in San Francisco

# Rats In

'They're very affectionate': Rat cafe opens in San Francisco

Jul 3rd 2017, 11:41 AM 33,578 Views 45 Comments

The breakfast will cost you about $50.

Meet the Kerryman leading a major pest-control firm - who's afraid of rats

# Rats Out

Meet the Kerryman leading a major pest-control firm - who's afraid of rats

Apr 29th 2017, 6:30 PM 15,140 Views 7 Comments

As part of our How My Business Works series, we profile the Irish arm of Rentokil.

Dead rats hurled at Copenhagen players during Brondby clash

From The42

# Superliga

Dead rats hurled at Copenhagen players during Brondby clash

Apr 18th 2017, 1:41 PM 7,835 Views 12 Comments

Ah lads.

First-ever cluster of Weil's disease in New York kills one

# Rats Out

First-ever cluster of Weil's disease in New York kills one

Feb 19th 2017, 6:30 PM 31,930 Views 35 Comments

The cluster was discovered in the Bronx earlier this week.

Rats are "dancing a polka set" in Killarney according to one councillor

# Kingdom Of Rats

# Kingdom Of Rats

Rats are "dancing a polka set" in Killarney according to one councillor

Mar 12th 2015, 11:04 AM 13,312 Views 44 Comments

They’re getting bigger and multiplying, too.

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