A RAT decided to take up residence in our garden.
I phoned the council office expecting to hear the screech of brakes at any moment, as a team of pest control operatives arrived at our gate.
I was told the cost would be £60. I bought a rat trap from Homebase.
Cost £25. Problem solved. I then discovered a wasps' nest in the garden.
Once again I phoned the council.
Yes, they would destroy it. Cost £67.
I bought a spray (wasp nest destroyer). Cost £5.
With complete disregard for my health and safety I sent my wife out at dusk to spray them.
Problem solved.
Tim Evans, address supplied.
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