Surge in rats expected due to unusually high acorn season

A surge in rats is expected due to an unusually high acorn season. Specialists warn that the bumper crop could lead to a spike in rat activity, as the rodents take advantage of the extra food supply. This comes as hunters report catching rodents more than 20 inches long amid a 'horrendous infestation.' Environmental consultants revealed that a warm, dry spring followed by an early autumn has made 2025 a 'mast year.'