Pest control officers visiting 70 premises a day to deal with rat infestations

More than 4,200 households and businesses in Dublin have sought help in dealing with a growing rat problem so far this year. File Picture

More than 4,200 households and businesses in Dublin city and county have sought help in dealing with the growing problem of rodents in the capital in the first eight months of the year.

Figures provided by the HSE show that pest control officers have visited on average 70 premises each day in Dublin so far in 2020 in relation to rodent infestations.