在极端天气和洪水的驱使下,英国大鼠虫害每年上升10%。 UK rat infestations rose 10% in a year, driven by extreme weather and flooding.

联合王国地产的鼠活动比去年增加10%,Rentokil虫害防治局将增加归因于创纪录的2025年夏季热和2026年暴雨。 Rat activity in UK properties rose 10% over the past year, with Rentokil Pest Control attributing the increase to a record-hot 2025 summer and heavy 2026 rains. 北爱尔兰的增长率最高,为26%,其次是约克郡和西北英格兰,分别为20%和19%,其他区域也报告两位数增长。 Northern Ireland saw the highest spike at 26%, followed by Yorkshire and north-west England at 20% and 19%, with other regions also reporting double-digit growth. 专家认为,由于天气变暖和洪水使大鼠从洞穴和下水道逃往家中,因此这种激增与繁殖季节的延长有关。 Experts link the surge to extended breeding seasons from warmer weather and flooding that displaced rats from burrows and sewers into homes. 鼠是强健的游泳者,但无法在长期沉积中生存,在洪水期间越来越多地进入建筑物。 Rats, strong swimmers but unable to survive prolonged submersion, are increasingly entering buildings during floods. 当局敦促财产所有者封存入境点、管理废物、清除碎片和检查地基,建议尽早采取行动和专业虫害防治,以防止侵扰。 Authorities urge property owners to seal entry points, manage waste, clear debris, and inspect foundations, recommending early action and professional pest control to prevent infestations.