A Manchester-based pest control company is warning people that it has seen a ‘huge increase’ in the number of homes suffering from rat infestations. Curt Graham, who owns Pro Pest Manchester, says the issue is down to restaurants and pubs closing due to the lockdown, which has meant the pests have to look elsewhere for food. “All the food establishments and all the pubs are all closed, so it’s not possible for the rats to get their food from the back of the shops,” Mr Graham explained.