Homeowners are being encouraged to check for gaps or holes around their properties, keep food securely stored and remove potential outdoor food sources.
Households across Kildare are being advised to take precautions against rats as temperatures begin to fall following Ireland's hottest summer on record.
The warm conditions during summer are believed to have provided favourable breeding conditions for rodents, with experts warning they are likely to seek food and shelter indoors as colder and wetter weather arrives.
Homeowners are being encouraged to check for gaps or holes around their properties, keep food securely stored and remove potential outdoor food sources.
Signs of an infestation can include droppings, gnaw marks, and damage to food packaging, while rats can also cause significant property damage by chewing through wiring, pipes, and insulation.
Home insurance experts have also warned that damage directly caused by vermin is not normally covered under standard home insurance policies, making early prevention particularly important.
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