You’d need a completely different scale.” For now, Marcovici’s plans to set up a rat hedge fund to trade with real money are on hold. But that hasn’t stopped others from taking an interest ...

Proof your roof Rats climb onto roofs using electrical cables or overhanging hedge and tree branches. This means they can get into a loft or attic, so make sure you maintain your roof.

A seaside destination which became infested by a large colony of rats is continuing its battle against the unruly rodents.