Susan Treftub, 43, says she was set upon while walking in Blondin Park in Northfields, Ealing on

According to reports, pest control firms are dealing with a record number of rat infestations due to the frequently changing weather.... Warmer temperatures have led to a surge in breeding while flooding burrows have forced the rodents into homes up and down the country. Milder weather allows more rodents to live and long hot summers create perfect conditions for young mice and rats to leave the nest and breed rapidly.In autumn and winter, rain and a drop in temperature cause rats and mice to m