Birmingham is grappling with a growing rat problem as refuse workers have been striking since March, resulting in rubbish piling up on streets. Martin Curry, known locally as the 'rat king' and owner of MC Environmental Pest Control, reports a surge in calls related to rat issues, a situation worsened by the accumulation of waste. With warmer weather typically sending rats outdoors, the current environment provides ample food sources and hiding spots, making it ideal for rodent proliferations. The article highlights the potential public health risks associated with this crisis and the need for immediate action.
Curry, who has been called the rat king locally, runs MC Environmental Pest Control. He has been on the frontline of stamping out the rodent threat amid a weeks-long bin strike that has caused bins to pile up on Birmingham's streets.
I'm getting a lot more callouts for rats especially. It normally drops off at this time of year because the weather's getting warmer and the rats spend a lot more time outside.
This is ideal for them. There's a food source and it's easy for them to hide because of the furniture.
On outdoor bins you would see teeth marks all around the lids because they've been trying to get in.
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